Special Birthday - Wow-Thirteen!

           Thirteen years is a lot of years of knowing someone, and learning to love them at each step of growing up. It's my grandson Carter's thirteenth birthday today!

        I’ve written quite a few poems about him through the years, what I call “goodbye” poems because each one is a goodbye to who he was before, no longer a toddler, no longer filling the room with toys, no longer a lap sitter. Yet there are important parts that have remained.  He is someone who’s a joy to be with, excited to try new things, helpful, and kind. If you could see him with his two young cousins, you know that he’s a young boy who will grow into a wonderful young man.  Here are thirteen ways of looking at Carter and one more poem.

   
For Carter’s Thirteenth Birthday

     Oops, it’s time. I must depart

     from this boy who stole my heart.

     Now, he’s looking very tall,

     never plays with toys at all.

     I remember he used to be

     the one that sat and read with me,

      and held my hand as we walked along

     and listened while I sang him songs.

      I also know although he’s grown,

      he’s still the little boy I've known.

                   Linda Baie © All Rights Reserved

 Happy Birthday, Carter!

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