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JOSIE'S POEMS
 

People Poems:
Babies soon grow into c
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By Josie Whitehead

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BABY, YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL

By Josie Whitehead

Baby You're Beautiful

From the smile on your lips, to your beautiful eyes –

With your soft, golden hair, you’d soon win a prize.

      I know that I’m prejudiced, because you are mine,

      But Baby you’re beautiful. I think you’re divine.

 

As I move round the room, your eyes following me,

You’re absorbing the new things you’re able to see.

     You’ve come into this world and just captured my heart

     And I knew this would happen right from the start.

 

Now Baby you’re growing – you’ll soon be a child.

Your charms are enchanting; my heart is *beguiled.

      You toddle to me for a kiss and embrace.

       How can I resist such a dear little face?

 

You’re studying pictures and learning new words;

You’re playing on swings and pointing to birds.

     You’re tottering round on your unsteady feet:

      Oh you’re such fun to be with, and so very sweet.

 

You’re a beautiful baby, but I’ve said that before –

But I shouldn’t say 'Baby', for now you are four.

     Your school and new friends will take up your time,

      But don't forget Baby you’ll always be mine.

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Written for my 2 grandchildren:  Jessica and Daniel, although they're quite grown up now.  They are both much-loved, of course.    

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I wondered about using the word 'beguiled' and my granddaughter, aged almost 6, asked me: 'Granny, what does 'beguiled' mean''?  I told her that it meant 'captured' in a nice way.   I said: 'Is this a difficult word?' and she smiled and said: 'Easy peasy' - and as this poem was chosen by teachers and children in many schools, we must accept that children can absorb words without problems.  Don't try  always using easy words when you speak to them.  They're at the 'absorbing' stage of life I feel.     Josie 

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