This family of mine (Poem)
The very second marked in time
I saw his ever so tiny face
There was absolutely no doubt
It was by God’s holy grace
My lovely wife, ever so happy
All was going to be so fine
That God had generously granted
This precious little family of mine
Three years or so later
God’s grace again found way
Another handsome son was given
So precious there he lay
My wife proudly held him up
Both glowing in a ray of shine
God had granted yet another one
To this growing little family of mine
Then came my beautiful daughter
A few more years down the road
My beautiful wife so proudly held her up
They both so brightly ever glowed
I sat there in sheer wonderment
Could this life be more fine?
Thinking how God had granted me
This wonderful little family of mine
Ever so happy though we were
God’s grace was not yet through
This time God granted us not one
Wow! This time he gave us two!
A precious boy and girl to take home
Both oh so ever sweet, ever so devine
God had so generously granted me
This amazing little family of mine
A dozen years have come and gone
And I remember the past to when
My oldest boys were ever so little
Now they have become grown men
My darling little middle child
Certainly no longer a baby
Has blossomed and quickly flourished
Into one beautiful little lady
As parents we still cling dearly
On to our youngest little two
So quickly they do grow right up
Right there in front of you
No way could I create this life
Any better of my own design
Only God could have given me
This family of mine...
Comments
Oh my! This is great stuff. Up and awesome, Chris!
I'm linking it to Facebook.
Chris, WillStarr is right, this is great stuff. Way to go my friend.
So tender, so beautiful, Chris. Here's to you and your family. You and they are very fortunate.
A totally beautiful ode to your family.
We should ALL write one of these. I write about politics and farts, and leave out my greatest blessings.
Touching and well done my friend. Gimme more!
jim
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Thank all of you guys for your nice comments.
You are truly a blessed man and I know you know this. This was such a hub written from the heart..God bless your beautiful family..May all your days be rich in Gods love,
Sunnie
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You know Sunnie, I REALLY AM! I love my family so much, what more can a guy ask for?
Thank you for being you, Sunnie.
:)
What a wonderful tribute to family Chris. Voting up all the way!
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Thanks Cardisa...this poetry stuff really brings out the 'softy' in me.....before I came to hubpages, I never dreamed I would do any poetry. Then after reading some others on here....BANG...I get this emotional stuff in me coming out.......not sure what the heck is going on...lol
I appreciate your votes...
A wonder poem for your family, such wonderful thoughts and wonderful words.
So pleased to hear that it is the inspiration from hubpages that you are writing such beautiful 'softy' poems
Good morning Chris--your hub is the first I read today---What a wonderful treat!!! I love men that express themselves, and it's always been a wonder of mine to know the thoughts of these miracles that happen--lovely poetry here because your thoughts are beautiful...Thanks for making my first cup of coffee super enjoyable!!! HUGS to you and wife and family!!!
So beautiful! Up and awesome,
I really enjoyed reading your poem. It was beautiful!
Beautiful and heartfelt.
Voted up, up and away!
Hi CMerritt! Beautiful, man! Absolutely beautiful! Voted up, up and away!
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Rosemary,
Yeah, I am beoming an ol softy....but I really do love these hubpages and the people. So many of you inspire in so many ways...it makes it easy to write sometimes.
thank you for reading and commenting.
Chris
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Hi Maggie, it is a treat for me to see you visit me. I could not have done such a thing, and show these type of emotions a year ago. It has been such a fantastic experience to even TRY to write a poem as such.
I am happy I was able to kick off your morning coffee with a treat.
Hug right back at you!
Chris
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Breakfast Pop, lucibell, Sueswan,Dexter, I apreciate all of you for your very kind comments and for taking the time to stop by and read my little poem.
It means a lot too me.
Chris
....a really great hall of fame line - "Only God could have given me this family of mine'
...and so very worthy of a proud and joyous posting to my Facebook page with a direct link back here - this is your masterwork, I believe, as the fine poet that you've become. And I am still laughing, believe me, at your comment to me about spewing Mountain Dew through your nose - someone else made a similar comment on the same page - it just goes to show you that great minds really do think alike.
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Thank you Epi, I appreciate YOU so much. You are a pleasure to follow, and I thank you for your always uplifting and kind remarks.
Hello, CM,
This is a lovely, heart-warming tribute to your family and demonstration of gratitude to God.
I loved reading this piece and I admire and respect you very much for being such a loving and devoted father and husband.
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Thanks feenix, I really appreciate those kind words. I DO love my family....I am very blessed.
I admire your focus: that is, that your wonderful family is a gift from God. No better subject matter for poetry. Thank you for sharing.
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MsDora, I appreciate you visiting and commenting.
:)
Nice work, Chris...your family will certainly be proud of this tribute in verse...look at you go! WB
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Thank you Wayne, I appeciate you and your comments.
Awesome tribute to your family. We all need to remember how blessed we all really are. No matter how bad we think we might have it, there is always someone who is worse than we do.
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You are absolutly right justateacher....and this is the perfect time of year to reflect on that....
Thank you for your kind words about my poem and my family.
Chris
What a Beautiful, Heartfelt Poem and Ode, to your Lovely Family, CMerritt. Your words ring Loud and Clear, they are that of a very Proud Father and Husband. Yes, you are Truly Blessed my Friend.
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Thanks b. Malin!...I truly am very blessed....and I appreciate your very kind words.
Chris
Up, awesome, and beautiful votes Chris. Such a wonderful poem that hits the heart. Many of us don't realize how lucky we are to be blessed with family. It is obvious that you do. Glad you are happy my friend. Your the example of what family should be.
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thelyricwriter,
Thank you so much for the kind remarks. I am very blessed with a wonderful family.
Chris
Chris,
Christmas is nearly here. Hope you've got a really big mantle at your place 'cause it must surely be crammed with lots of stockings.
This was a wonderful read. Happy I didn't see it until now. Timing is everything, lol!
Happy Christmas to you and yours!
femme
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femmeflash
YES, my wife has SEVEN HUGE STOCKINGS on our mantle all ready for Sain Nick... :)
lol
Thank you, I really do appreciate your words....and very Merry Christmas to YOU!
Chris
what a nice way to share the story of your family!
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Thank YOU PDX, your words are very much appreciated.
no problem, my friend
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
CMerritt,
That was so beautiful, and what a lovely family you must have, and the best of all is that you as a husband and father know it, and said it so eloquently. I feel blessed that you have shared it with us. That was a true Love Letter to your family.
Thanks,
Bobbi
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Thanks Bobbi,
Your kind words are very much appreciated.
Chris
Chris I have just come over here after reading your coomment on my hub today.
I don't know how you can say that you are not a poet I do not know.
Yur work is great and I am not the only hubber who thinks this.
As I am writing this I am slowly realisisng who else puts herself down also : Yes you've got it ; ME !!!
I suppose we should practice what we preach at times.
Ha ha ha !!!
However this poem I vote up up and away and here's to so many more to share on here.
Take care and enjoy your day.
Eddy.
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I know Eddy, I am my worst critic. I don't really put in any structure to my poems....I just write what comes to mind and blah..there it is.
I am still such a rookie and writing. But it is people like you who inspire me to do better.
Thank you so very much for your kind words.
Chris
A beautiful poem it is Chris , I even now understand what you saw m,ore clearly , and I love it . I t's a great start and I will continue reading , thanks for sharing and I look forward.
Blessing to you and your family.
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Thank you sky!
:)
A trully beautiful poem, voted up and awesome.
Sweet wishes Rhonda
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Thank you Rhonda,
Sweet wishes to you!
Chris
Beautiful, what a good husband and father you are.
Kay
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Thanks KDee, it is easy being a good husband and father with the wife and kids I am blessed with.
I wish more men felt that way.
KD
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Thank you KD, for those very kind words.
Chris
Merrit, it's the life of a good writer to be your own worst critic. It's the nature of the beast for sure!
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PDXKaraokeGuy,
I know I have a hard time thinking that some of my ramblings are worthy of being even mentioned among so many of the REAL writers on these Hubpages.
I appreciate your encouragement though.
no problem, merritt. And real writing comes from the heart. if that's where you're writing from, then consider yourself worthy!
very beautiful and sweet!
It seems like this poem came from deep down true feeling and thats what makes it great!
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DropsOfRain....Thank you very much for your kind words.
Beautiful piece of writing.
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thank you Vinaya, I appreciate it.
This is a wonderful hub on family and what matters. Happy to have landed here on this rainy Sunday afternoon, just when I needed a quick pick me up read.
Voted up, beautiful and will certainly share.
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CrisSp
You made my day,
:)
Chris
Wow Chris this is so well written and coming purely from the heart; you are indeed a blessed man of God. Take care and God bless you and your lovely family.
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Thanks Pam!
:)
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