People Watching Once More.

Goldfinch60



People watching once more,

There I saw them,

Saw them in the coffee bar.

I sat drinking my coffee

And looking round I saw them,

An elderly grandfather

And his very young granddaughter,

It may have been his great granddaughter

About two years old.

On the table was a piece of cake

And a pie.

The young girl pointed,

Pointed at the cake

And the grandpa picked up a spoon,

A teaspoon,

He put a little piece of cake in it

Placed it on the table.

The little girl picked it up

And put it in her mouth.

She then pointed at the pie,

Grandpa sliced off a small piece

And put it on a fork,

Placed in front of the girl,

She picked it up and ate it,

Ate it from the fork.

This was such a delight

Such a delight for me,

For me to see,

As smiles pervaded them,

Such a wonderful time

As I watched them,

Watched their wonderful ways.

The thought once more came to me

How can people hurt children,

Children are so innocent

And so wonderful to watch

As they learn in life,

Being shown the way

By loving relatives.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 16th, 2024 01:04
  • Comment from author about the poem: The innocence of children is so wonderful.
  • Category: Children
  • Views: 10
  • Users favorite of this poem: Accidental Poet
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  • Neville


    You just can't beat it, or should that be them can ya ..

    • Goldfinch60

      It is so interesting at times Neville.

      Andy

    • orchidee

      Yes, good write, Gold.

    • 2781

      Your right about children, they get vital lessons in those tender years.

      • Goldfinch60

        They surely do 2781 and it is a delight to see it happening, thank you.

        Andy

      • sorenbarrett

        With children and grand children of my own, I remember the greatest joys were when they were small and trusting, loving and joyful. Great write Andy

        • Goldfinch60

          Yes those joys were so special soren, thank you.

          Andy

        • Teddy.15

          Sounds to me that the grandfather is also doing his job as a grandad very beautifully. That child seems to be very well brought up and appreciation between old and young very clear to see here. 🌹

          • Goldfinch60

            So true Teddy, he was so good with that little girl. Thank you.

            Andy

          • John Prophet

            So sad innocents can be so abused.
            Love this image though.
            Nice work.

            • Goldfinch60

              I too am sad to see innocents abused. Thank you John.

              Andy

            • Accidental Poet

              Yes Andy, a child's innocence is to remind adults of how precious life really is. And so well penned. 😉👍

              • Goldfinch60

                It certainly is AP, thank you.

                Andy



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