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A baby's kiss is the purest form of love.
Looking back to summer, I remember the warmth of the wind with its puffy clouds swirling in a slow-motion sky. I eagerly waited for the three little grandgirls to play in my backyard, stroll to the gardens, and laugh as the birds swooped down to the neighbor's birdfeeder.
The sound of a door opening caught my attention. Two little girls ran through the house ready for play. Little Lila, who was 15 months old at that time, entered while being held by my daughter. "We have a surprise for you," she announced. At that moment, Lila was encouraged to move closer and plant her first kiss to me on my cheek. Ah, her sweet baby lips upon my face was pure joy. You can imagine how excited I was to receive Lila's magical kiss on a sunlit summer day.
one kiss ascends
into a warm summer sky
lighting up my world
©CVarsalona, 2025
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each summer day,
flutters like a butterfly.
in a garden of love
unconditionally
kisses a sunlit world
spreading joy
©CVarsalona, 2025
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Absolutely agree! Thanks for adding a little joy in my day!
ReplyDeleteLila is such a cutie! You will treasure this poem, as much as those kisses, as she grows up.
ReplyDeleteLila is a sweetheart, Stacey. If I ever get organized, my poems to the little grandgirls will be set up in a journal. Thanks for stopping by, Stacey.
DeleteCarol, there are many firsts in life, but I can't imagine any first being more exciting and heartwarming than a grandchild's first kiss. May there be many more. I love your granddaughter's smile. So precious.
ReplyDeleteWhen your daughter said they had a surprise for you, I am sure several thoughts of what it could be were running through your head. Then the best surprise of all was given. Bob
Bob, Lila just got over RSV so the smile gave me comfort. Thank you for always giving a lovely comment.
DeleteI love how you captured this magical "first" and the love spread by a first kiss!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet slice. :)
ReplyDeleteAh, what a precious post, Carol. Lila was delighted to learn this new act of love. Yet, her grandmother even more so to be the recipient!
ReplyDeletepure heart, pure joy, pure love. appreciations for this adorable moment sharing & for allowing us to see precious Lila’s face. She will treasure this poem, especially when she reaches adulthood. More thanks, Carol.
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DeleteJan, Lila is our joy. In fact she is named for both my husband John and my sister Joyce. Lila Joy