Small Steps
Small Steps – Having grandchildren has given my life new meaning and also time for reflection. I look into my granddaughter’s eyes and see my life everlasting down through the ages. It makes me realize that through my children and my grandchildren in some small way really makes my life, my dreams, and everything that I had hoped for in my brief life forever possible with the children I will leave behind. Letting that sink in for a moment – I ponder the meaning of life. Through my children and grandchildren in reality, I have become in the most spiritual way – immortal or so I want to believe. I am not sure about you and yours, but when I watch the little ones in my life as they gather their bumps and bruises as they encounter life from the beginning I see my grandparents, my folks, myself and my children in each and every step along the way. Of course each generation that carries my torch and the torch of my ancestors that have gone before me – begins in the smallest way. It all starts anew with each new generation of what I was and those of my children and grandchildren with small steps.
“Small Steps”
Whoever you were or have been,
Small steps is how it all begins.
Innocent beauty of the young unsurpassed,
Starting life’s journey, the first step’s to the last.
Road not yet travelled, faith one has to learn,
Life’s valleys to the peaks you have to return.
Happiness and sadness are down that road,
Your journey, your story, your tale yet to be told.
But, in the beginning with life bright and new,
Every step, every stride, makes you, well you!
By Kurt James
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Very well said my grand children are my pride and joy. They have made my life better in so many ways. I really enjoy reading all that pops up on my page you are truly gifted when it comes to words… (Diane).
Thank you Diane for reading the words I write – just knowing you see some small value in them some how makes it all worth while.
Children and grandchildren have blessed my life, and I see you are also blessed, Kurt. Lovely poem and introduction.
Thank you Phyllis – and yes we have both been blessed – the difference for some folks they never realize it.
Yes, all that and more Kurt, those little children carry on the bloodline, little pieces of us into eternity. A lovely write my friend and who couldn’t love that little smiling face. Beautiful.
Thanks Tony – Those two above make me smile from ear to ear each and every time I see them… they are my joy for sure.
Most delightful poetry. Grandchildren are to be treasured.
Thank you Rasma for stopping by. Not sure what I would do without mine grandkids in my life now.
Honesty?!? This is one of my favorite ones from you Kurt. Hope I live long enough to see my grandkids. My kids are still young so hopefully I have a ways to go before that happens. This was such a nice pome Kurt. Well done.
Thank you Paul for the nice compliment and I am glad you enjoyed this piece. Grandkids in my mind are even more special. In my case I am not as rushed in life as a grandpa as I was in life as a father… In time you will understand that…lol..