Children at My Knee The sun has set on this autumn day My curtains are ruffled by a warm soft breeze. Another week is starting and I wonder What will be the things that please. What will be the things that trouble me And cause my heart some pain. What my journey will be like In sunshine and in rain. Changes for my family Which cause me some concern I hope that I can find The peace for which I yearn. They say it isn’t easy when children are so small A baby in your arms and another at your knee. But it brought to me contentment And I could plainly see. Just where these children were And the things that caused them pain Somehow I imagine I would like To return to those days again. The busy schooldays and holidays ~ The uniforms to press Driving them to functions With a car in such a mess. Standing on the sidelines cheering In the cold of a winter storm Hurrying back home again And making sure they were warm. It’s different now that they have grown And made their way in life. Driving cars and buying houses ~ A husband, partner ~ wife. But it doesn’t stop me worrying Although they are fully grown With jobs and responsibilities And children of their own. My heart could burst with the pride I have And the joys that they bring to me But I still remember the contentment Of children at my knee. ~ Angel of Avalon ~ A Baby's Love A baby's trust, a baby's love Truly a blessing from above The little baby has no fears Trusts everyone, holds everyone dear I wish we all could love like that Instead of making others fret Imagine what a world of love We could have, if we just learned of The little child, the trusting baby Who never doubts, never says maybe ~ Angel Marianne ~ My Granddaughter What hearts shall be hardened by lifes' trials To deepen wounds of the spirit Filled with bitterness and anger That kind deeds and words Can't reach Which man on earth cannot be seen With a tear in his eyes Because of something that has befallen him What woman can stand and say I have not had my life changed because of a child Is there any grandparents that have not at some point in their lives Felt the change take place in their hearts That has been created by a grandchild Is there not one time that you have laughed because of something a child said Is there not perhaps a time you have yourself laughed because of a child's deeds My granddaughter is my inner strength She is the motivation for my being She is the laughter on my heart My granddaughter is the love that forever dwells upon my spirit Never is there a time space in my life That does not have a place where my granddaughter dwells Children come to me and I shall gladden thy heart As you have done so many times for me Little ones sit by my side And I shall tell you stories Stories that shall make you think Nieces and nephews come sit a spell And I shall share many splendorous things with you For all of the years and tiny moments of love and life that you have willingly given unto me I Thank You my Granddaughter You cannot live without a child uplifting your life in some way. And they do it without price. Merely for the sum of loving them in return. ~ Angel Pascha ~ Child of Mine Child of Light Sun-kissed skin Eyes like stars True innocence within. Child of Love Twinkle of my eyes Pure and true Love that never dies. Child of Forgiveness Heart so true Beauty and joy Forever surrounds you. Child of Happiness Laughter inside Heart so grateful Child of mine. ~ Angel of Poetic Storms ~ When a Child Cries When the child cries There's always a reason A pain of the heart Of the mind Of the soul Or another kind That sweet child ever cried just for the sake of time She cried out for a reason For a touch A word A sound yet unheard In her young life Too often has fallen A dark cloud of discouraging Voices calling When a child cries An ear far away Will hear him Call to him Bring him to thy chest There shall this child find Comfort, peace Solace and rest When a child cries Are you the one listening With heart and soul And bright smiles glistening Do you extend a welcoming touch To ease the pain To stop the tears and such When a child cries There is always a reason Don't ignore her Be the spirit that lifts her Be the loving angel That hesitates not to begift her When the child cries Reach out to hold him Try understanding With words that won't scold him As the cry of the child subsides To the peace As the pain and the suffering Give way to release As the joy rebuilds The soul of the child Give thanks ! For that child One day long ago.....Was you! ~ Angel Pascha ~ All graphics are copyright Wings of Love and Light and may not be used without written permission. You may contact the webmistress at Angel of the Forest Main image courtesy of Jeffrey Bedrick