A TRILOGY OF PURE FAMILY JOY FOR 2023
FLETCHER 26-09-2023
“THE CHRISTENING”
‘IMPRESSING FRIENDS AND FAMILY IN A NATURAL WAY’
There was movement in the station as the word was passed around.
That the young colt from “Sale View station” had a shindig party sound.
From all around, family made plans to travel to be part of the party fray.
Not a chance would they want to miss this show or make plans to be away.
One Granddad, a 6 hour dash from the dusty flood plains out west.
A Grandpa sat a 9 hour bus ride, not a mode of travel he calls best.
One Grandmother already there has had some Fletcher time alone.
While GG running late with FOMO sends an urgent call on the phone.
Godparents fly in from north and south, both are Brisbane bound.
Then on the road, the final leg, to view their godson on the ground.
Simon from the Sydney side, Lanky god father from Bondi beach.
Fletch will have to grow some to achieve anywhere near his reach.
Louise the gentle god mother from Makay is of a dietician trade.
Suspect all rules are out, when sneaky sweets to Fletch are made.
A mum and dad proud as punch, hand him around, preparing luncheon food.
The two grandfathers, abandoned, enjoy a sneaky beer, sucking in the mood.
While Two grandmothers Nana and GG hover silently for opportunity to pounce.
Their turn once more to hold the special bundle, just 5 months ago announced.
As for the young colt, ‘Fletcher Colin Patrick Holcombe’ he handled all with care.
As he was passed from here to there, he grinned, blew bubbles, gave all their share.
Until came the time his mood it changed, not happy any more, he had an empty tum.
I can’t perform for all you lot, please excuse for a bit while I spend some time with mum.
Happy once again, Fletch swooned his loyal subjects, until party over, said now I need a rest.
Came time for all to resume their lives, with shared knowledge that the weekend was the best .
STIRLING
ONE YEAR ON!
Looks and smiles at you with toothy grin.
Combined with a belly laugh from within.
A natural guttural laugh just like his Dad.
When he himself, was just a crawling lad.
He just loves his milk and his squishy food.
Stirling Holcombe is a seriously happy dude.
Has unusual sideways gait, sort of like a crab.
One leg dragged along, the other does the grab.
Doesn’t seem to bother him or even slow him down.
One minute watching him, then nowhere to be found.
Search reveal location in the stones, dirt and other shit.
Crawled over water and some burs, don’t bother him a bit.
Food is a sharing time spreading all about and everywhere.
The dogs they are attentive with beady eyes a hopeful stare.
Some food intake is via the mouth and some through the skin.
Enough must be getting through to feed the energy from within.
One really never knows what will eventuate in anyone’s life plan.
Certain feeling that I have, Stirling Edward Owen will be his own man.
Until next time little mate.
Look forward to next food fight
Grandad 27-09-2023
Hallie 28-09-2023
A bouncing bub has morphed into little girl.
The last three years have sped past in a whirl.
No question that Hallie is of the fairer gender.
Time will tell if she has genes of a plastic spender.
Early love of shoes has already come to the fore.
Very particular of choice when exiting the door.
Don’t be fooled, she is still bushie right through.
Watching Mum and Dad, she knows what to do.
Such is the work ethic of her Mum and her Dad.
Hallie has seen no other way of working to be had.
No dust and heat will divert Hallie from the job.
Will be there at the finish with her family mob.
Be wrong to assume she is a ‘roughy toughy’ kind.
With a tender love of her animals as you will find.
A special combo of softness and mentally strong.
Same club as her mother, a team they both belong.
This girl is no pushover I can tell you very straight.
Hallie has a brain, sucking in all you say, ole mate.
Don’t misread the shyness as a weakness you see.
Switches On or Off to where she wants you to be.
Now a caring loving elder sister to her little bro.
Won’t be dominating Stirling, little does she know.
This pair will always have bond connection for life.
Being there for each other, when in need or strife.
Hallie
Can’t wait for the next stages of your life.
Love Granddad.
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