To My Grandson Joseph

I walk into the room where you lay your sweet head
and sit down beside you on the edge of the bed
Wishing that I could know what your dreaming tonight
Are there visions of soldiers or goblins this night?

You smile as you dream of the day that you had
playing and laughing and just being a good lad
Your mind taking you places only you can know
and I wonder where your life will lead you to go.

Will you become a famous president someday
Or fly the biggest jet over seas and the bays
Will you council the needy and help them survive
Or give legal advice to the needy in life?

Wherever the path that your life may soon to lead
Remember to use much kindness in all your deeds
Keep our memories close and we will never part.
Remember I love you from deep within my heart.

March 28, 2000