On Wednesday for Ethical ELA’s Open Write, Britt Decker created a picture book poetry prompt. I was inspired by a new book, Mighty Wings, by Debbie Clement and Sarah Joy. It is a lovely picture book about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly.
I chose a line from the refrain and wrote a golden shovel about my grandson, who is due in June.
My Heart Sings
My new love already holds my
Heart. I haven’t met him yet, while he still
Sings his song of creation. “I’m
Watching you,” I whisper.
Your sweet life will bring joy and a
Mighty hope of new growth,
Wings of a bright future.
Poetry Friday this week is hosted by Tricia at The Miss Rumphius Effect. Tricia shares the Exquisite Corpse poem she and the Poetry sisters wrote, along with her revision called “Post-Pandemic Life.”
This is beautiful, Denise! I do love a Golden Shovel poem.
How wonderful to think that someday you’ll be able to read this to your grandson, and tell him the story of how you wrote it for him before he was born. Thanks for sharing it with us today!
Thank you, Elisabeth. Yes, I do look forward to reading to him and telling him all the stories!
Grandchildren are the best gift in the world! Of course, your heart sings.
Thanks, Margaret! You certainly do understand the gift of grandchildren. 🙂
Oh, this is so lovely and I feel the “mighty hope of new growth.” What a happy poem full of gratitude, Denise.
Thank you, Janice. Yes, I’m glad you saw the gratitude.
My heart continues to sing as I watch my grandchildren grow, Denise. I am going to visit my grandson in college next weekend. It’s been a joy to know him. Your poem begins a journey you will love.
Oh, what a joy! Have a blessed weekend with him. Thank you, Linda.
Wow, Denise, you really handled this beautifully. I find Golden Shovels VERY challenging, but this rolls right off the tongue!
Thank you, Liz, for the encouragement.
What a beautiful cover — the life cycle of the Monarch is an amazing thing — but WOW, you knocked it out of the park with your poem. And congratulations on the grandbaby!
Yes, this is an incredible book full of more art like the cover. I think you would like it. Thank you!
Lovely! I hope you are collecting all you write for grandson!
Thanks, Mary Lee, for the idea. I think I will invest in a journal, which I have not done yet.
Denise, it is so wonderful to see you at PF again. I love your heartfelt poem and wish your family best wishes and lots of joy as you wait on your new arrival. Wings of a bright future is a beautiful way to close your poem.
Ah, thank you, Carol. I’ve been missing my friends. I’ve been trying to find a groove in my new situation. Thanks for your wishes.
Denise, your poem is a beautiful tribute to your grandson. I wrote a poem to my unborn granddaughter. Your poem reminded me that I’ve never shown it to her. She is almost 12! Thanks for the lovely reminder!
Thank you, Linda! I’m glad it reminded you. She will love it!
ooooooh, how beautiful. And, congratulations! A Grandson to enjoy. I’m delighted for you. Enjoy every moment. Your heart is already held…isn’t that the best? What a joy!
Thank you so much, Linda. Wonderful words!
Love is like a butterfly, isn’t it? Growing, changing, flourishing and flying! My mother became a grandma for the first time a few years ago, and seeing her interact with my son is such a precious gift. <3
Oh, thank you, Jane! It’s lovely to have the generations to enjoy each other, isn’t it?
Such a beautiful gift for your grandson! I am awaiting my first grandchild, due in August, so your poem has special resonance. Thank you!
Ah, thank you and congratulations, Patricia!