Being a grandparent is one of the joys in life that comes with few strings attached and nothing to do but accept the gift and make the most of it while you can.

Grand-daughter

There isn't a thing I'd rather do
than sit in my garden with you
there isn't a place I'd rather be
than dandling you 'pon my knee

Your little squeals are such delight
your sparkling eyes make me thing I might
stay here forever like a garden gnome
and to callers I'll shout, "Sorry not home."

Grandson

Standing on the beach
he looks across the water
his eyes the color of the sky
his feet so small today
will soon befit a man
to stand on that beach and smile
for he'll know why
the gulls give out their cry
and the waves crash on the shore
and the smell of the sea
lures men on, for they want more