Written for Ovi Poetry Challenge #84.
This week’s inspiration word is
“open”. Keeping with the theme
of positivity, this is my Ovi.
My Youngest Granddaughter, Colette
She has that kind of face
One so full of grace
It lights up the whole place
She’s my heart
She knows just what to say
To chase my blues away
And brighten my grey day
She is joy
Her heart is like an open door
From which joy and goodness pour
She’s the one that I adore
My granddaughter
She’s my son’s little girl
For her the stars shine and twirl
She’s such a blessing in this world
I love her so
NAR©2025
This is “My Wish For You” by Rascal Flatts
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Absolutely beautiful and that picture paints a thousand words💜💜
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Thank you, Sis. Colette is such a luv! 💛💛
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She is a beautiful angel 💜💜
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And sometimes an impish devil! 😈
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aren’t they all 💜💜
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Yes! And I wouldn’t have it any other way! 💛💛
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Definately not 💜💜❤️
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Easy to see the truth in your first stanza. Precious and all that is wonderful, shines through her smile. Thank you for this most heartwarming share, writer Nancy. 🩷
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It is my great pleasure to introduce my sweet Colette to you, Michele. She lights up my world! 💛🌎✨
Thank you for your lovely comments. ☺️
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An honor to meet her through your beautiful words and her sweet face. Thank you! 😇🌼
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Oh, so perfect!
❤️
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Thank you, my dear D. 🥰
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I LOVE this, Nancy!!! So sweet!!!💕❤️💕
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Thanks so much, Grace! I had a good subject to write about! 🥰
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You most certainly did. Truly a pleasure.💕
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Super sweet, love this!!! ❤
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Thanks, Tiffany. Colette is such a gift! 💝
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Awww this is too adorable ☺️ she’s a real cutie! 💕 beautiful poem, Nancy!
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Thanks much, Laura. ♡
I think I better give my other grandchildren equal time! 😂
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Haha awww indeed!! I’m sure you do a great job 🙏 have a great week! 😀
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Thanks! You too! ☺︎
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I have two grandsons. The eldest just turned 24. The youngest is 7.
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Wow!
A 17 year gap.
You can’t write a comment like that and just walk away!
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Sure I can. Always leave ’em wanting more…
There is a seven year gap between my daughters
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My daughter is the same age as your gorgeous granddaughter. Beautiful poem. Didn’t expect anything less of course;-)
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Lovely comment, Matt. Thank you.
She is the youngest, likely the last. The bringer of joy.
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I can see why Collette days are special for you. That smile ❤️
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Thank you for your beautiful comment, Clive.
She is all that and more. 🥰
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I’m sure she is. And apologies for spelling her name wrong 😱
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Hahaha! I didn’t even notice! 🤣
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A beautiful poem for your adorable granddaughter
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Thank you, Sadje. We love her very much. 🥰
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🥰🥰🥰
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Grandbabies? The BEST!
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They sure are! I’ve been a Grammy for close to 16 years … some of the sweetest times of my life.
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💜💗💜
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Adorable.
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That she is, Iris! Thank you.
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