dear little Maggie,
we look forward to meeting you,
our newest granddaughter
in December; counting weeks
but not knowing exactly when.
as you form delicately
in your mother’s womb,
we pray for blood
and bone and soft-
petaled cheeks…
anticipation of cuddles and kisses!
❤ ❤ ❤
Lillian is hosting quadrilles at dVerse today…the word is “petal” 🙂
a poem in my pocket 
Sep 26, 2025 @ 19:45:16
Oh, sweet! Best wishes to you all.
Sep 27, 2025 @ 09:23:50
Thanks, Rosemary! ❤
Sep 24, 2025 @ 11:19:02
That is so exciting! Congratulations, Lynn. This is a gorgeous quadrille ❤️❤️
Sep 23, 2025 @ 10:32:17
How exciting! This is a precious poem full of love and anticipation.
Sep 25, 2025 @ 08:43:27
Thanks for reading and commenting, Mish 🙂
Sep 23, 2025 @ 06:37:03
how wonderful
Hugs
much♡love
Sep 23, 2025 @ 09:18:00
Thanks, Gillena…she’s already loved!
Sep 23, 2025 @ 06:00:11
Beautiful. I pray for safe and healthy delivery for mom and child.
Sep 23, 2025 @ 09:18:53
I appreciate your prayers, Dawn…mama’s name is Hannah 🙂
Sep 22, 2025 @ 19:37:17
awwww, you’re getting a new petal on the family tree. ❤
Sep 22, 2025 @ 21:01:40
A precious petal for sure!
Sep 22, 2025 @ 17:23:11
This is heartfelt and beautiful, Lynn. I hope all goes well and you get your wish!
Sep 22, 2025 @ 20:53:01
Thank you, Dwight…cannot take human development for granted.
Sep 22, 2025 @ 20:56:19
Yes!
Sep 22, 2025 @ 14:43:10
Ohhhhh this is lovely! I think you should print it up and put it in a card to give you new granddaughter when she’s born. A family keepsake for sure.
Sep 22, 2025 @ 16:03:58
thanks, Lillian ❤
Sep 22, 2025 @ 14:40:11
Congratulations all round, Lynn. What a lovely poem for your granddaughter. I can imagine those ’soft-petaled cheeks’!
Sep 22, 2025 @ 16:03:15
Thank you, Kim…eager to meet her!
Sep 23, 2025 @ 01:37:48
I bet you are!
Sep 23, 2025 @ 09:20:25
❤
Sep 22, 2025 @ 14:40:00
WHat a lovely thing to anticipate… sounds like a real gift
Sep 22, 2025 @ 16:01:59
yes, a very precious gift ❤