I FOUND MY INNER PEACE

I yearn to find that inner peace.
My endearing love for my granddaughters
The things they say or do
From the sublime to unmentionable.
Spontaneous – unrehearsed –
’Tutu* U got We-We?’
‘My Da-Da got We-We.’
Momentary shock! –
State of denial! –
Burst of exuberant laughter –
Titillating my funny bone to the core –
Medication for my aging soul.

Rivulets of curls flow below her shoulders
Framing her milky white face.
Sparkling round eyes –
Peek thru curtain of frizzy curly-locks –
Staring up with smile.
Her pink lips spread out like wings –
Of an angel ready to take flight.
‘Tutu* U Da Bess!’
Our connection – and bond will last and last.
KEALOHA MO’OPUNA KEIKI WAHINE. **
I FOUND MY INNER PEACE.


Raymond Chow 09-11-08
* Tutu = Grandpa, ** love of little granddaughter - Hawaiian