There’s nothing like sitting in Grandma’s lap
While she reads stories from a children’s book
Cuddling up nice and close
Smelling the comforting odor of Gardenia
Listening dreamily as she speaks the words
And feeling her run a hand over your hair
From time to time
Knowing without a doubt how much you are loved
Drowsily rocking back and forth
Dreamily seeing the words in your imagination
Imagining you are a knight or princess
Fantasizing about dragons and fishes
Her words opening up so many new worlds
All while you sit in the small world of Grandma’s lap
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There is never enough time with Grandma. 💕 Everyone is so busy! Even with lots of children and grands it is never enough time. I do give children's books/movies of stories with values and teachings at certain times of the year. Then tell stories when I get the chance.
If such a great poem is not appreciated by someone, they will be hypocrites!
My grandma used to tell me a lot of bedtime stories when I was a kid. Now I don't remember most of those stories and there's no way of recovering them either because she told all the stories from her memory. Loved your poem!
Brings back memories. Lovely poem!
This reminds me of the days when I used to sit with my gran and listen to stories. Now, at 47 years old, I have grandchildren, but one of them prefers looking at books rather than listening and reading stories.
Beautifully written, an expression of love
The world of grandma’s lap - we all could hope for one such as this!! Too late for me, 😂😂 I loved your poem! 💕
Sentimental and sweet but not too much so. Loved it. Makes me miss all of my grandmothers all the more.