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"Ace"

I don't know much about him
haven't heard much "scuttlebutt",
but I really get a good vibe from him
and I can feel it in my gut.

He has yet to contact me
he may not know that I'm around,
but I'll be here for him
as long as my feet still touch the ground.
 
Day twenty-one of the tenth month
was the day he did come out,
and when his Mom and Dad named him,- "Ace"...
well, I just wanted to jump and shout!

He'll probably be a musician
though other things come to mind,
like a sports figure, or a pet detective
but, the best anyone could ever find;

or possibly a politician,
though he's above that it would seem,
actually, he can be whatever he wants
all he has to do is dream.
 
For, Ace Holden DeLong
is my grandson, don't you see,
and in his life he can do no wrong,
that is of course-according to me!
— docmaverick, Nov 06, 2008

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Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

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docmaverick

docmaverick

17 years 7 months ago

This format...

....is not how I typed this. Something going on with this "site". docmaverick.
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 7 months ago

"Ace"

Great poem, I have an 8 week old grandson *ken*. enjoy reading. Respectfully Yours, Barbara
Janice Pearce

Janice Pearce

17 years 7 months ago

Ace

"and in his life he can do no wrong" this is so totally a grandfather, grndmother statement, coming from so much love that we have for them. I enjoyed this one Doc~ To write a touching poem, you must gently stir the soul, if it brings forth tears or smiles, then the story was beautifully told. ~~~~~~~~Janice Pearce~~~~~~~~