He laid my grandson in my arms
Just as his mum laid him
Here’s your son look after him
Not just now but always
Your life has changed
You’re now a dad
It doesn’t get any better
Cradle this child and love him
Forever and a day
Do not let hurt or harm
Afflict him in any way
This is my son the beloved
My favour rests on him
He comes from you
But he’s not you
Relationship unique
The ties that bind invisible
Ties that never break
Watch him grow
And go away
Watch him find his life
Watch him and the friends he makes
Watch him find a wife
And now with children of his own
They come to visit you
And lay a grandson in your arms
Really can it be true
Did nothing to deserve it
A gift that came my way
Now here I am a granddad
With boys who come to play
Water balloons they play with me
Choccy buttons too
And Maggie smiles at me today
See what I did to you!
Brian Fahy
28 March 2022
Erris Poetry 