I take up my usual place on the sofa
with a cup of coffee;
your eyes light up,
bigger and brighter
than a Supermoon
because you now have my full attention.
You grab a baby walker;
of course you are no longer a baby
but it makes the best noise for
a host of different vehicles.
You roar past me
from one room to another
Look Im a fire engine!
Fires are rapidly extinguished
with amazing sound effects
involving spit.
Next time you appear
the baby walker is a lawn mower;
you tell me not to worry,
you wont really cut the floor
because that would be silly.
A police car, excavator and
steam roller all take their turns
in your own mini theatre
of imagination
until you begin to slow down,
rub your eyes and sit next to me
with teddy and a book.
What are you now? I ask.
Theodore, you say
as you snuggle close.
Vehicles
11 Oct 2014 53 Comments
by journeyintopoetry in Poetry Tags: comfort, Imagination, love, Vehicles, young child playing
leamuse
Oct 11, 2014 @ 13:28:27
OH CHRISTINE! You’ve gone and done it again. My eyes have once again misted up. Happy reading!
journeyintopoetry
Oct 12, 2014 @ 10:10:21
Thank you very much Lea! And Im pleased it inspired you to write such a fabulous poem too! xxx
leamuse
Oct 12, 2014 @ 10:23:07
Merci beaucoup mon amie! xxx
leamuse
Oct 12, 2014 @ 10:23:53
BTW, I think some of the credit can go to Theo! It seems he is inspirational as well! π xxx
journeyintopoetry
Oct 12, 2014 @ 11:21:47
I think you’re right! xxx
leamuse
Oct 12, 2014 @ 11:39:18
π xxx
leamuse
Oct 12, 2014 @ 11:40:40
I was just thinking you probably have enough pieces of that type that put together could be The Grandma’s Garden of Verse?
You know me and my thoughts… π xxx
journeyintopoetry
Oct 12, 2014 @ 12:05:54
It’s a great thought Lea! And what a great title!! It now stabds firmly in the queue! Thank you! xxx
leamuse
Oct 12, 2014 @ 12:08:47
Before or after Jack’s Journal? π xxx
journeyintopoetry
Oct 12, 2014 @ 12:23:43
I think it could well be before! I seem to be writing more grqndchildren poems than Jack poems right now! But both are definitely in the thought process, thanks to you! π xxx
leamuse
Oct 12, 2014 @ 12:39:54
MOI? I cannot imagine where you come up with such ideas? If I do anything it is simply share from the wonderful posts you do. xxx
journeyintopoetry
Oct 12, 2014 @ 12:46:11
You have more impact than you think! π xxx
leamuse
Oct 12, 2014 @ 12:47:00
You are too kind! xxx
journeyintopoetry
Oct 12, 2014 @ 13:06:43
It’s true! π xxx
leamuse
Oct 12, 2014 @ 13:08:04
π xxx
Ina
Oct 11, 2014 @ 13:42:44
That last line says it all. “Theodore.” π Lovely poem ! β€ xxx
journeyintopoetry
Oct 12, 2014 @ 10:11:29
Thank you very much Ina! Children seem to provide endless inspiration! L&H β€οΈ Xx
Cynthia Jobin
Oct 11, 2014 @ 13:46:06
This is tee-riffic!!! Your grandmother poems are all wonderful and touching, but this one makes me sit up and take notice of it as-a-poem ( you are well aware of my annoying habit of doing that). It is my favorite kind: it speaks of common things in clear language but all the while, the diction, the imagery and meter, make it uncommonly evocative…it works as philosophy without the theory. It is a simple seeming vehicle, but a vehicle capable of taking you many places….bravissimo!
journeyintopoetry
Oct 12, 2014 @ 10:19:25
Ah Cynthia,my teacher! π. As I have said many times your comments, always so thoughtfully expressed, really do help me to keep building my confidence as a writer, something I never thought I was capable of doing. and that you are looking at this ‘as a poem’ and commenting so positively gives me a very warm feeling, thank you!! π
lscotthoughts
Oct 11, 2014 @ 14:32:08
Oh, this is adorable, Chris, and that last line happily tugs at the heart…I also love “mini theatre of imagination.” Beautiful poem! β₯ xo
journeyintopoetry
Oct 12, 2014 @ 10:21:43
Thank you very much Lauren! The grandchildren are beginning to be a new source of inspiration as they grow! πβ€οΈ Xx
mihrank
Oct 11, 2014 @ 17:01:17
This is terrific – Bravo!!
journeyintopoetry
Oct 12, 2014 @ 10:22:26
Thank you very much mihrank! π
Peter Wells aka Countingducks
Oct 11, 2014 @ 17:15:41
That’s a delight and just captures how fleet of foot the imagination of a youngster is. You always bring the pleasure you get from their company out so skilfully in your poetry. I love that
journeyintopoetry
Oct 12, 2014 @ 10:24:25
Thank you Peter! Having grandchildren is a blessing; being able to write about them is a big bonus and something I enjoy so much.
Harry
Oct 11, 2014 @ 18:36:07
Beautiful Christine.
journeyintopoetry
Oct 12, 2014 @ 10:24:50
Thankvyou Harry!
Wendy Macdonald
Oct 11, 2014 @ 21:04:08
Christine, this is so tender. You reach our hearts each time you share yours.
Blessings ~ Wendy β
journeyintopoetry
Oct 12, 2014 @ 10:27:03
Thanks so much Wendy! I really do feel so blessed to have five lovely little grandchildren, and as I said to Peter above, being able ro write about them is a bonus and another blessing in itself. xx
katepoet
Oct 12, 2014 @ 03:22:32
Excellent!
journeyintopoetry
Oct 12, 2014 @ 10:29:06
Thank you very much Kate! π
Minuscule Moments
Oct 12, 2014 @ 04:42:45
Christine that last line is so gorgeous, I love how children tell it how it is or use their giant amazing imaginations. What a beautiful tribute to childhood.
journeyintopoetry
Oct 12, 2014 @ 10:31:33
Thank you very much Kath! There seems to be a whole new avenue of poetry emerging as a result of these lovely grandchildren! π
Rob McShane
Oct 12, 2014 @ 06:49:57
Paints the picture perfectly Christine. Your poetry lives, breathes and touches the heart. Simple moments as they are becoming perfect memories. Love it! π
journeyintopoetry
Oct 12, 2014 @ 10:33:28
Thanks Rob, for this lovely comment; it has warmed my heart π
belfastdavid
Oct 12, 2014 @ 10:07:06
This poem introduced a smile into my life this morning π
Thank you
Lots of love
David xxx
journeyintopoetry
Oct 12, 2014 @ 10:35:30
Thank you David! And your comment gave me a smile too which is something I am in need of just now π
Lots of love to you too
xxx
Jennifer's Journal
Oct 12, 2014 @ 19:24:37
Beautiful! I love your poems; you are one talented lady. π
journeyintopoetry
Oct 13, 2014 @ 11:48:09
Thank you very much Jennifer for such an encouraging comment. Its very much appreciated. I have a lot of self doubt which rises up regularly π
Polly
Oct 13, 2014 @ 06:39:30
Lovely, poignant, special – I was with you every step of the way – could see each scene so clearly – wonderful writing π
journeyintopoetry
Oct 13, 2014 @ 11:49:56
Thank you Polly. Your comments mean a lot to me as I carry on travelling this great poetry road. π
kathryningrid
Oct 13, 2014 @ 21:53:53
Even though all of the other characters are excellent and fun to play, being Theodore is obviously the best because he can snuggle up with you! So sweet!! xoxo,
Kathryn
journeyintopoetry
Oct 14, 2014 @ 08:52:49
Thank you Kathryn. And I get to snuggle close to him too which is one of my favourite pastimes! π xx
Betty Hayes Albright
Oct 14, 2014 @ 03:00:05
Christine, I love this one so much – brings back memories of when my boys were little. I’m so glad you’re able to spend lots of time with your grandchildren – giving you double the memories. They all have such great imaginations, and you’ve written this so tenderly and lovingly. You’re giving THEM memories too! xxoo
journeyintopoetry
Oct 14, 2014 @ 08:58:51
Thank you very much Betty. I do feel blessed to have the closeness of little ones all over again. The memories keep on! xxx
Jane Thorne
Oct 14, 2014 @ 09:17:04
Oh Chris, I love this so much. Life through the eyes of a child…..joy and innocence, so beautifully captured in your words. β€ xxxXxxx
journeyintopoetry
Oct 14, 2014 @ 10:55:26
Thank you very much Jane. I just feel so blessed having the closeness of little ones. They shine so brightly for me. β€οΈ Xxx
Norma (Through My Eyes)
Oct 14, 2014 @ 11:25:47
Oh that’s so precious Christine! You have captured the wonder and imagination of a child. I love the little games they play and this is probably the closest you can get to putting it in a box to keep. Just beautiful! xxx
journeyintopoetry
Oct 14, 2014 @ 11:33:50
Thank you very much Norma. I just love spending time with our grandchildren; theyre so entertainibg and full of love π xx
SuzyHazelwood
Oct 14, 2014 @ 15:11:00
Aaaahhh – how lovely Christine, you describe these moments of life so well I could be right there in the scene! π It’s amazing what fun can be had in a little ones mind with just about anything, turning items into whatever they want. It’s funny how when I was little I wanted to grow up so I could partake in all those grown things. My mum used to tell me it was more fun being a child, so enjoy it – but I still wished to be grown up! How right she was, imagination is so exciting, real life quite often isn’t so much.
I remember using one of those tea trolleys to wheel my dolls down to the operating theatre! π Bit of a grim game, but I loved being a nurse, I’m pretty sure I’d hate to be one in real life though – fantasy is so much better!
I love the way you’ve ended this poem, how he quickly returned to himself – time to leave behind the fire engines, police cars and steam engines for stories and cuddles! π
journeyintopoetry
Oct 14, 2014 @ 18:45:02
Haha! I love your game with the tea trolley Suzy! We had one of those. I feel like Ive missed out on a game now! I never thought of it but it sounds great. Only in a fantasy way though. like you I couldnt do the job in real life! And why did we want to grow up?! All generations seem the same! Your mum was right π.
Thank you for this lovely comment xx
beckarooney
Nov 16, 2014 @ 13:48:08
AW! I’m in love with this poem. Tender and loving, the love just oozes out of every word. Beautiful xx
journeyintopoetry
Nov 16, 2014 @ 16:00:22
Thank you very much Becky!! I think I could write about my grandchildren for ever! π xx