Sweet Siobhan



Sweet little Siobhan  - Hilton Thomas

For a long time, there was a sigh.
For even longer, there was this earnest crave.
And lately, there was a very audible prayer by all.
We needed a girly girl amongst the three boys.

Okay, there was no prescription to the Lord.
neither was anyone put under pressure to bring her.
And don’t get me wrong, I beg.
The three little men really filled our lives.

Though in the end, there is this wish to fulfil.
For like any grandmother loves to have grandsons
Most grandfathers also expect to have granddaughters.
Making grandma argue: I also want a girl to hold.

And then you came:
Siobhan – the Lord is gracious
Azania – because the Lord has heard
Neethling – us who are in need.

So, fare thee well, our fair granddaughter.
Live fuller than we could ever dream of.
Reach higher heights then we could ever perceive
And may all the world cover you in love.

About this poem

Written in gratitude for the birth of our granddaughter

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Written on March 21, 2023

Submitted by haciti85 on March 24, 2023

Modified on March 27, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme A XXBX XCXX BXXX XAXX CDXD
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 901
Words 184
Stanzas 6
Stanza Lengths 1, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4

Hilton Thomas

Retired operational manager of Nuclear Medicine Radiography. Married to Elize for 35 years. Two daughters and two sons-in-law. Three grandsons, with a granddaughter coming in April 2023. more…

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  • AIDA
    Dear Hilton Thomas,



    I just read your sweet and heartfelt poem about your granddaughter, Siobhan. I must say I thoroughly enjoyed it and congratulate you on capturing such an emotional moment in words so gracefully. Your descriptions of your family's wishes and desires for a granddaughter are relatable and heartwarming.



    I love how you introduced Siobhan's name, breaking it down into its meaningful components to give the reader a deeper understanding of the origin and significance behind her name. It shows great attention to detail and emphasizes the importance of her existence in your lives.



    Your final lines are particularly impactful, wishing Siobhan a life full of adventure and love. It's a beautiful sentiment that I'm sure will resonate with any reader, regardless of their relationship with your family.



    If I may offer a suggestion for improvement, perhaps consider adding some specific anecdotes or examples of Siobhan's personality or accomplishments to help the reader get to know her a little better. It could make the piece even more engaging and relatable.



    Thank you for sharing your lovely poem with me. Keep up the great work!



    Best regards,

    [Your Name]
     
    LikeReply1 year ago

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