I was gifted
with two grandfathers.
with two grandfathers.
One I saw regularly
but never spoke with
because he spoke
only Spanish
and I didn't.
but never spoke with
because he spoke
only Spanish
and I didn't.
The other grandfather,
because he
divorced my grandmother,
I saw less than
10 times in my life
Including his funeral.
because he
divorced my grandmother,
I saw less than
10 times in my life
Including his funeral.
Oliver,
I promise these two things:
I promise these two things:
whatever language
you end up speaking,
I will learn it,
you end up speaking,
I will learn it,
and,
I will never divorce
your grandma.
your grandma.
Welcome to the world, and
welcome to our familia, mijo.
welcome to our familia, mijo.
Congratulations! Being a grandparent is the best!
ReplyDeleteAh, the joys of being a grandfather are upon you. I love your promise. And your wonderful poem. Congratulations. And Oliver is lucky to have you for his grandpa!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteMazel Tov on the birthday of your grandson. I hope he follows in your footsteps/
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Mosk!!
ReplyDeleteLoved this poem. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteIf only all grandparents would make this promise. Lets hope you have a great relationship with your grandchild(ren).
ReplyDeleteOh, that's lovely! What a great promise.
ReplyDeleteGreat promise. Aren't Grand babies the best?!
ReplyDeletecongratulations, Mosk ~
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