The sun is shining, the sea is like a millpond - a springlike morning.
Just to follow the prompt I have given my poem a title that has a truth that cannot be refuted ( up to you). I had fun with this today. Thought it was a bit Joyce Grenville-ish. It's a bit tame in comparison to some of the times when I tried to gather my own children together, but...
Children Are Sometimes Irritating
Ah here's the book
Right let's sit down
I'll tell you a story.
Need the loo mum ...
OK, Sam,
Hurry up then...
No... you guys
Stay here
Keep still,
He won't be long.
Here you are...
Come on.. sit , sit...
Now where were we??
No, you can't ..
Sit next to me,
Alex,
It's Georgie's turn today,
But mum,
I can't see
the book,
Well look,
Come sit on my lap
Now...
Wow,
Guys...
This wonderful story...
Yes, I see you've
Cut your finger Chris,
Mmm...
Oh dear, oh dear,
I'll get a plaster
When we're done...
OK, Alex, get Chris a plaster
Would you love!
Quickly mind!
No, don't cry,
No, I'm not angry..
Let's snuggle together...
Ok, everyone ready ???
Yes...
Let's begin...
Once upon a time...
Brrring... brrring...brrring,
Bloody phone!!
So typical - and that is for a fun reading. When it comes to giving granddaughters a piano lesson, for example ...
ReplyDeleteI remember those days! Mine are teens now. Thank you for the reminder that some things are much easier with a bit more age!
ReplyDeleteThank you Rommy
Deleteyes it is like Joyce Grenville
ReplyDeleteThank you. High praise indeed
DeleteSo true -- like puppies or baby ducks, all over the place and none of them in the same way! Reminds me of good times.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Stidmama.
DeleteThanks for your comments everyone.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes. I have lived this. :)
ReplyDeleteReally? It does seem to touch a nerve with a lot of people. Thanks for your comment
DeleteHehehe. What a great picture you've painted in rhyme! I giggle because I don't have kids... yet. Thanks for visiting my blog! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words.
DeleteThanks Rachel . It's just such memories that bring me a smile when I think of the past.
ReplyDeleteEndearing. This is sort of like trying to herd cats.
ReplyDeleteIt is. Thank you for your comment
DeleteThis was brilliantly written, and I reminder to me why I do not have children *laughs* Bless all mothers/grandmothers everywhere... you have nerves of steel!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words.
DeleteNicely done.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteThis made me smile, and my grandchildren are yet but 2-1/2 years and 5 months. A light-hearted memory to cherish here. Thank you for visiting my poem-a-day as well!
ReplyDeletei can't find where to place my LIKE here...where 's the LIKE?
ReplyDeleteHappy you like it Ramsey. Not sure about the like thing
ReplyDeleteSo funny! Phones are always irritating!
ReplyDeleteSo many things use to interrupt our "special time". Phones just seemed to encompass the whole, what with their urgent ringing, not letting us ignore them.
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