A Womb with a View
Look at you, so comfy and cozy in your womb with a view,
You even take pictures of me in my special place,
And just for a giggle, I show you a smile on my face.
You listen to my heartbeat and count my fingers and toes,
I know I will have the perfect little nose.
I hear the music you play, and your voices are strong,
Don’t rush me out of this womb, for that would be wrong.
I have booked this womb with many months still ahead,
When it comes to my name, no Frank, Bill, or Ted,
But something strong that will do me proud,
Something special, so not to get lost in the crowd.
This gig I am in, this womb with a view,
It’s very special, and I can’t wait to meet all of you too!
Love ya,
Emmise (Popi)
To our first grandchild, Rocky
Three Minutes More
When it’s time for me to go to bed,
With a tilt of my head and a smile on my face,
I look at you with glee and ask,
“Three minutes more to watch my show?”
And I know it’s hard to tell me no!
Here we are saying goodbye to three,
And opening the door as I turn age four.
I know sometimes it takes an army to hold me down,
But you all love me so much,
When I flash you my smile just like a carnival clown.
It’s my job to learn,
And each of you wants to teach,
And as I get bigger, there’s so much more I can reach.
My eyes keep watching, and I am so curious,
And I know I can make Mom and Dad sometimes furious.
My mom is always available when I need to cuddle,
She doesn’t get mad when I jump in a mud puddle.
I hope one day my dad takes me fishing,
But for now, he’s busy teaching me stand-up “pishing.”
Chocolate kisses are always with Nanny,
She gets so much joy pinching my fanny.
Bubba always lets me help with cooking,
With her red hair, she’s so good-looking.
Now with Pops and Popi,
They live among their own set of rules,
Pops is great with all his tools.
But Popi is unlike any other I have known,
He is always there with a smile,
And shares with me his ice cream cone.
Mom, Dad, Bubba, Pops, Nanny, and Popi,
Such varied personalities that want to teach
And for me to abide,
But all I can share with you once I turn four
Is… let’s all just keep enjoying the ride.
Happy Birthday, Rocky
Love you so much,
Popi
