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!!
