Friday, May 1, 2009

Walking Tall



WALKING TALL!

Is there any ecstasy to be compared with this?
It's even much more wonderful than that first stolen kiss!
When 'on all fours' has been the rule, and all you've seen is feet,
That very first uncertain step is powerfully sweet.
When you prepare to walk to Dad and Dad holds out his arms,
You become 'homo erectus', enjoying those upright charms.
You become part of the human race, not some small crawling thing.
Once you were a creature, but now you are a king!

An earlier look at Max here:
http://rinklyrimes.blogspot.com/2008/06/21-communication.html

11 comments:

California Girl said...

somebody's grandson is awfully cute!

sweet poem too. waaahh!

Winifred said...

Ah bless! He's lovely and lucky to have a brilliant poem written about him.

Pretty Life Online said...

perfect for photohunt's theme... hope to see you at my little corener too... Happy weekend!

Sandra said...

You sure captured the joy on his sweet little face, taking his first steps. Great shot.

Tara R. said...

The expression on his face is priceless. Fun shot for this week's theme.

Anonymous said...

Aloha from Maui, Hawaii

What a great shot--love the facial expressions!!

Hope you'll stop by & visit my walking entry as well.
http://upcountrysmiles.com
Thank you,
Cindy O

Lynn said...

Bliss! He's cute too! :)

Rebecca Mecomber said...

What an adorable photo-- such an expression!

Mine is up. I hope you have time to check it out.
http://newyorktraveler.net/
Happy weekend!

Anonymous said...

It's so exciting to see their first steps. Great photo.

Marites said...

he's so cute and adorable! he looks like he's having a grand time trying his first steps. I love the cute poem too:)

Kat said...

Wonderful picture of Max. See the delight on his face.

and as we grow and also learn to 'talk'....

people will then advise us "to walk the talk"...!!!!