Spring into fun
Happiness and Light Unofficial Challenge
Toddling toddlers toddle in the grass
Chasing elusive will-o-wisps
Cackling as grasshoppers jump at last
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A jar of lightning bugs sits under a bush
A lamp to light paths of dreams
Where sugarplum fairies never push
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Jiminy smiles and rubs his legs
Music accompanied by songbirds
Perched on hummingbird pegs
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My knees ache and I rejoice
Every swollen joint a trophy
Won by love, endurance, supportive voice
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Grandkids chasing pellmell
Freeze tag, red light, green light
Grandpa's, got a story to tell?
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Small dark eyes, cherubic cheeks, rosy
Grin and nod for nothing is better
Than grandkids lovingly nosy
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I spin a tale of brave knights and lively dames
Bloodless battles fought and won
Basking in love as I make up silly names
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This world shines in the sun
It shimmers in diamond rain
Children’s laughter erasing every pain
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Grandma calls out “Lunch is ready”
Giggling toddlers dart inside
As my old heart swells, beating steady
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Below is the link for John and Paul’s Happiness and Light Challenge. Have fun with it. We need some of both.
About the Creator
Andrew C McDonald
Andrew McDonald was a 911 dispatcher for 30 yrs with a B.S. in Math (1985). He served as an Army officer 1985 to 1992, honorably exiting a captain.
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