A Poem for Elliott by Art

Elliott Carter

The new little baby boy born Saturday 22 August 2009.

With his little toes, fingers and exterior plumbing looking fine.

Elliott Carter his name rings true.

A new baby boy all decked out in blue.

His birth is making Mom and Dad so proud.

With his whole family celebrating there is a crowd.

Who holds Elliott first? Is it Mom or Dad , or the Medical people?

When Elliott is baptised will his sounds vibrate through the steeple?

Did the nurse cuddle Elliott or was there a big hand too?

When the doctor checked Elliott was it in a towel colored blue?

Jessica earns her new name "Mom" upon this very day.

Elliott will learn to talk, walk, run and play.

Now, Andre will be coached and told how to hold his newborn on.

Andre can hardly wait until Elliott can play catch and be on the run.

Will Elliott grow up in the country or the city?

Elliott is all boy so we must not call him pretty.

Handsome fits Elliott to a tee with is outfits not colored pink.

When Elliott is hungry he will yell for his Mom's drink.

Andre hopes that Elliott will say dad first.

Whatever Elliott's first word, the pride will almost burst.

Elliott's smiles, giggles, laughs and noises will be a delight.

Elliott will have cars, trucks, balls and Lego's all in sight.

Milk and cookies will become a part of Elliott's diet.

When Elliott takes a nap there is no need for quiet.

Babies sleep in some extremely noisy places.

When Elliott grows up, perhaps he will see some NASCAR races.

Elliott has his own room with Curious George all around.

Elliott will learn to run, skate, ride bikes, scooters and tumble on the ground.

Curious George the monkey full of spunk and in shorts.

Andre will be busy teaching his son all the sports.

Mom calls Elliott her little monkey while he grew in her womb so safe.

When Elliott's days are filled with fun and adventure his dad will give chase.

Little boys grow up so very fast there is no need denying.

Mom will nurse Elliott's cuts, scrapes, bruises and perhaps Elliott's crying.

Nine months carrying the little lad named Elliott who is so special.

Mom and Dad believe Elliott is their most prized vessel.

Elliott will learn to fly kites and play baseball I'm sure.

With in-line skates, ice skates and sleigh riding a winter cure.

Elliott as a boy will have so much fun to do.

Will Elliott play T ball when he is only two?

The future is brighter with Elliott here to touch Mom and Dad's lives.

They will keep Elliott away from poison ivy so he does not have hives.

Will Elliott become and Eagle Scout one day?

Before Elliott graduates from college one May,

Elliott will be growing and going on 21 before Mom and Dad's very eyes.

With Elliott's opportunities for a life time that proves how time flies.

by Art