China Beware.

Goldfinch60



Once more she is off,

Travelling the world,

This young lady of adventure,

Fearless as she goes through her life.

A forthright lady who suffers fools

Not at all,

But whose trust is paramount

To all around her.

Into the unknown she now ventures

Firm in the knowledge

That all will be wonderful

In this new old country.

A country of both ancient

And modern times,

To where she will teach the young

And lead them into a broader life.

 

A young lady of whom I am proud,

No, extremely proud

As she ventures forth.

All I can give her

Is my profound respect,

And all my love,

As her Grandfather.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Online Online)
  • Published: May 28th, 2018 00:54
  • Comment from author about the poem: Our eldest Granddaughter has gone to Beijing for a year to teach English as a foreign language, a wonderful opportunity for her, she will be missed but the experience will be wonderful for her.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 20
  • Users favorite of this poem: Laura🌻
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  • orchidee

    Ahh, a fine write Gold.

  • BRIAN & ANGELA

    Ahhhhhhh ANDY the Joy & Pride of Grandadhood ! I will have to wait at least another 50 years before mine (if any) mature enough to travel abroad alone ~ you are right to be very PROUD of her. Thanks for sharing ~ also an excellent piece of Classic Opera ~ AMEN ~ Please check my tribute to JIM REEVES ~ Yours Brian

    • Goldfinch60

      Thank you Brian, being a Granddad is wonderful, we now have six grandchildren.

    • Laura🌻

      Andy,
      Congratulations to your granddaughter! Such a great opportunity for her!

      A lovely young lady I’m sure she is...
      “O Soave Fanciulla”...

      La Bohème...one of Puccini’s great operas!

      ~Laura~

      • Goldfinch60

        Thank you Laura, yes it is a wonderful opportunity for her, our daughter's other daughter will be off to France and Italy for a year in a couple of weeks as part of her University degree.

        • Laura🌻

          Awesome!
          Where in Italy?

          • Goldfinch60

            She is going to Milan. for about six months.

            • Laura🌻

              Buona Fortuna alla tua nipote!😊

            • ZIGGY

              good to read yours words as they are ,,,zigs

              • Goldfinch60

                Thank you Ziggy, most kind.

              • Michael Edwards

                I'm with you Andy - aren't we so fortunate to have gifted and loving grandchildren. Great work.

                • Goldfinch60

                  WE certainly are Michael, it is great to see them flourish.



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