FROM THIS GRANDMOTHER'S HEART - Blogophilia 16.6/A Serious Case of Affection

 
Blogophilia Week 16.6 - A Serious Case of Affection

Bonus Points:

(Hard, 2 pts): Incorporate a lyric from REM
(Easy, 1 pt): Feature a bitter taste

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FROM THIS GRANDMOTHER'S HEART
 
Ever since you were born
(and even before you
came into this world)
I've felt it coming on,
no mistake about that.
For I knew the signs
and symptoms
of this "affliction"
no one had to tell me,
I knew exactly 
what it was
and precisely
what I had.

It was
(and still is
and forever will be)
undeniably
and unmistakably
a serious case of affection,
a love that began building
even before the first sight,
after which our bonds
only blossomed even more
and grew into what they've become
since each of you were born,
bonds growing even stronger
with each passing month 
and day
and year,
as "love is all around me
and so the feeling grows."

For not so very long ago
two little boys came 
into this world
and very quickly 
stole everyone's heart,
for that's what they do,
little boys and little girls,
and the two of them
have certainly stolen mine
leaving only sweetness
and sunshine
to brighten every day,
never any bitter taste,
like dandelions
ever left behind,
no tears of sadness,
frustration
or anger;
only laughter
and giggles
and happiness
we share.

And they know the way
to this grandmother's heart.

(c) barbara kausteklis 6-12-13

Written for Blogophilia 16.6/
"A Serious Case of Affection."

GUESSES

TOPIC SUBMITTED BY Kismet

PICTURE SUBMITTED BY  Sharonlee






PHRASES  All fall down, shooting stars, by the dawn's early light, meteoric, spectacular, points of light, the sky is falling, full moon, awesome, by the light of the moon, rockets red glare, moonscape, moonstruck, red sky at night, firestorm, spectacular sight, night lights, fireflies, shock and awe, red glare . . . . 

I could keep on going but all guesses

REM LYRIC INCORPORATED -- "Love is all around me and so the feeling grows" from "Love is All Around."

I tried posting this on Facebook as well, 

but wasn't able to format it at all in the Notes.
I'll give it another try later.  

Thanks always for your visits and comments.

~barb~