A note to my Grandchild on her birth

To my grandchild Taylor Ann Emley
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My young ones made me a Grandfather to day
I can’t be that old, but that’s what they say
You have a wonderful first name and your last names like mine
Tonight we will toast you with a tall glass of wine
This morning the birds were singing, the blue sky was so clear
I hear you looked so soft and tender we all shed a tear
Arriving this morning, you cried out with such glee
You opened our hearts with that loving key
I’m that old guy you’ll call Grandpa Royce
The one with that strange sounding grumpy old voice
You hold the future; your destiny is about to unfold
The wonders and beauty you’ll have in life to behold
If you ever get to read this and I hope that you do
I want you to know how much our family loves you
You’ll have cousins, aunts, uncles and grandmas galore
Who will listen and hold you when life makes you bored
I hope in the future you’ll cherish each one of our names
Your arrival made us all happy as we lived out life’s games
I envy the exciting journey you have just ahead
And pray we will be good friends before I am dead
I have little to say while from your mother you depart
Welcome, now follow your dreams and listen to your heart
You’ve joined our family and carry our name
I predict the world will know you by your voice and your fame
So grow up to be healthy, happy and strong
When you hear the birds, know they’re singing your song.