Skype is such a wonderful tool which enables families spread across the world to keep in touch face to face.

My Grandson and the Wonders of Skype

 

 

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My lovely little grandson

Who is now just two years old,

And lives out in Japan

And whom I so much want to hold,

Has recently started talking

And he sounds so very cute,

Though he hasn’t spoken much before

He was always quite astute.

He has learnt to recognise colours

And he can now count to five.

He has a great rapport with his dad

And to please him he always strives.

He has started at a local crèche

Where his mother is a nurse,

And he has already found girl friends

With whom he tries to converse.

He’s a stubborn little fellow

And will not be deterred.

When he’s called by Mum or Dad,

He’ll pretend he hasn’t heard.

I still haven’t seen him in person  

But with Skype I haven’t missed any

Of the changes in his character

Of which there have been many.

The wonders of technology

Have made the world a better place,

And have enabled loved ones across the world

To keep in touch face to face.

 

 

 

 

 

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  • cardy on Oct 7, 2009

    Aww that is so lovely a heartfelt poem from you loved it.

  • Ramalingam on Oct 7, 2009

    Wonderful skype, wonderful grandson, wonderful grandma and the wonderful technology, which makes all these possible.

  • giftarist on Oct 7, 2009

    Lovely..I also love Skype.

  • Darla Cooke on Oct 7, 2009

    Lovely poem!

  • Papa Sparks on Oct 7, 2009

    Heartfelt and precious. Thanks so much for sharing.

  • lillyrose on Oct 7, 2009

    Ohhh Christine, that is so touching and so sad but happy! Skype is truly a wonderful thing, it allows me to see my friend at the other side of the world in OZ.x

  • Lady Sunshine on Oct 7, 2009

    Aww! That is such a sweet and moving piece, Christine! Technology can be wonderful. And that picture of your son and grandson is absolutely adorable. Thank you for sharing.

  • CHAN LEE PENG on Oct 7, 2009

    Your little grandson is cute and lovely. Kawaii (cute or lovely in japanese). Skype is really a great tool to connect the relationship from two different distant. Great piece, thanks!

  • Vikram Chhabra on Oct 7, 2009

    Very nicely written..:)

  • Melody SJAL on Oct 7, 2009

    The wonders of technology indeed. He’s so cute.

  • PR Mace on Oct 7, 2009

    A dear little boy and you have every right to be proud. I wish I had, had this when my husband and I were traveling in the Navy. I would send our parents new pictures once a month to try and keep them caught up on their grandchildren.

  • papaleng on Oct 7, 2009

    Lovely poem and a cute grand child. Indeed Skype is a very helpful site .

  • martie on Oct 7, 2009

    It is a wonderful way to stay close and you did a great job explaining what it all means to you!

  • petercurtis97 on Oct 7, 2009

    Christie that sounds so good and happy for you, wonder if you will see him in person sooner or later but yes technology is wonderful.

  • Jacques Berkeley on Oct 7, 2009

    He’s adorable! I haven’t tried Skype but I hear it’s useful.

  • Frances Lawrence on Oct 7, 2009

    A lovely little boy, it is so nice that you have a way to be close to your family.

  • ken bultman on Oct 7, 2009

    what a wonderful way to stay in touch. You expressed your love well.

  • CA Johnson on Oct 7, 2009

    Your grandson is a cutie. I really loved your poem and I think that is so great that you can still stay in touch with him.

  • Judy Sheldon on Oct 7, 2009

    How wonderful, Christine. Thanks for sharing with us!

  • Christine Ramsay on Oct 8, 2009

    Thank you so much for your comments. My little grandson is so adorable. I can’t help but be proud of him.

    Christine

  • fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa on Oct 8, 2009

    That gives me a warm fuzzy feeling in my stomach. Skype is wonderful, I took my Doula training using the skype to communicate.
    Your grandson sound too adorable for words. Thanx for sharing

  • Elizabeth Abbott on Oct 8, 2009

    Touching my heart you are. He is so precious and sounds even more precious. I video cam with my grand babies in South Carolina and we have the best time also. I just want to reach and grab them and hug them! I agree with your post here. Thank God for technology! After all I would have never met you either had it not been for technology. Enjoyed this post thoroughly. TU

  • Jane Jane on Oct 9, 2009

    your grandson’s so cute. =) thanks to the skype that you are able to see him growing up.

  • monica55 on Oct 10, 2009

    Technologyy certainly has its advantages. Continue to enjoy every minute with your grandson via Skype. A cute poem.
    Monica.

  • Ask Cash on Oct 11, 2009

    Skype is a really good way to connect. My son talks to his grandparents once a week. They all look forward to it.

  • Jane Benitez on Oct 11, 2009

    Your poem was wonderful and you could fill the love you have for your grandson in your words. Appreciate you sharing.

  • mark ramsay on Oct 11, 2009

    I never thought my brother would make such a good dad. Ricky looks so cute. I like the poem.

  • deep blue on Oct 11, 2009

    Well crafted lines. BTW you have a cute grandson Christine, not too long ago, I remembered the love story that started out in WW2…

  • VickyC on Oct 22, 2009

    Skype is amazing! And your grandson is absolutely beautiful! :)
    I really like this poem Christine!!

  • Teves on Oct 27, 2009

    Very nice written…

  • CutestPrincess on Nov 5, 2009

    skype is very helpful… your grandson is so cute!

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