'Daren Style' ~ A Birthday Poem for my Grandson

A Poem for Daren ~ Happy 19th Birthday!

‘Smile all the while ~ Daren Style’

Since you entered our world we have been greatly blessed

Certainly so Dare, I will truly profess

My firstborn grandson, you're adored by everyone

Dark wavy hair and coal black eyes, with the fairest of skin

I consider you 'my Persian Prince'

Ever since, and I always will with love immense

Fast Forward ~ 3 yrs

You set our minds a whirl when you were just three

 With a golf club in hand you stood at the tee

You hit eleven of twelve balls!

What a surprise… I could hardly believe my very own eyes

Amazing ~ my grandson a three year old golfer

It’s recorded somewhere on video tape

You were such a wee form ~ just past toddler shape

Wearing  your white satin wedding tux ~ you did so great

Fast Forward ~ 8 yrs

Soon you were eight and the older brother of Zack

We were not fooling when we called him 'Zack Attack'

I must confess…

Zack at age three put us all to the test

You learned to keep calm and love your brother

Zack truly is one unlike any other!

You are brothers bound for life 
A closer friend you’ll never have

Being a big brother is even better than being a Super Hero

Fast  Forward ~ 13

You’re a teenager now with your own special dream

August 22nd ’07
“Happy Birthday Dare Dare!” 

 Now you're thirteen ~  just what is your dream?

You are still my Persian Prince

  Dare ever since you came to earth

You’ve been so good and shown your worth

Your sole is sweet and patient and kind

Life flies quickly by us as days unwind

Mountains & life’ hurdles you have yet to climb

Responsibilities and chores became your brothers’ and yours

You face life head on … You’re so very sure and strong

We have observed your quiet reserve

You will achieve all in life that you deserve

Fast Forward ~ 19

It’s not a dream ~ now you're nineteen!

How Extreme!

Grown up ~ Ka Pow!

But we will not cry
 Just sigh a big sigh ~ my my how time flies

We’ll shed no tears

As we look back on those years
 Daren your sole is so very sweet

Precious time with you has been a heartfelt treat

Childhood years are now complete

You’re a fine young man Dare ~ and you know how we all care

We’re so very proud of all you do 
I love your stoic attitude

You have hopes & goals & have set your ‘Life Plan’ 
We understand

Your dream is big ~ to be a Marine with high aspirations

You’ve planned a future, fusing childhood toward adult ambitions

A Red, Blue & White ~ military mission!

I’m enthralled

We celebrated with you at your spring graduation

With loads of pride & pure admiration

Relaxation for you now and a summer vacation!
Nurture your goals & dreams and your high aspirations
 As you look ahead to your future
Stay as you are ~ smile in style and be safe

We’ll all run the mile for you Daren

Happy Birthday with Love,

 Grandma Di’

By, Di’ La Chapelle

 

Ode'n Brief

 ~  To Dare  ~

His friends are true

 Wouldn’t you

Just want to meet Dare

On the street

Stand & Shake his hand

And see his smile

Yes
Of course you do
 While you smile ~ all the while ~ Daren Style

By,

Di’ La Chapelle