Wednesday, 1 June 2016

My wife just nodded


"I want five" I said
"All girls with pretty curls"
My wife just nodded

 I had a brother
Then dozens of boy cousins
Was time for a change

 She was different
Sister but no boys in sight
Was a game we played

 Wife now had a bump
She spoke not one tiny word
First one was a boy

 The next two were girls
So we were both satisfied
And filled with love

 And they filled our home
'Til time for them to roam
Were alone once more

 Then came the best bit
Grandchildren totaling six
Made us feel so young

 Better still by far
For when we were both tired out
Hand them back again

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14 comments:

  1. thotpurge1 June 2016 at 04:49

    Simple joys.. Robin, everything you write is a reminder that we can find joy in every aspect of life - if only we try.

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  2. Jae Rose1 June 2016 at 04:52

    I've heard that's the best thing about grandchildren! What a warm poem which gives a real sense of nurturing and creating both family and home

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  3. Susan1 June 2016 at 05:09

    Such fullness in children becoming parents and then grandparents! That's the part I think I'd like the best--not having the scary responsibility--enjoying the children and giving them back to the parents. As a teacher and a great Aunt, I've experienced this a bit. Robin, congratulations on your latest interview with Sherry! I expect to get over there to enjoy it today.

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  4. Gillena Cox1 June 2016 at 05:18

    So many (✿◠‿◠) at the grandchildren verse. Stay Blessed Robin

    much love...

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  5. Sumana Roy1 June 2016 at 07:24

    Thanks for giving such joy Robin and to quote Gillena "Stay Blessed" :)

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  6. Sanaa Rizvi1 June 2016 at 08:13

    This is such a beautiful write, Robin.

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  7. Purba chakraborty1 June 2016 at 11:04

    This is lovely. The poem brought a smile on my face :)

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  8. Sherry Blue Sky1 June 2016 at 19:51

    What a wonderful journey, so full of love and happiness. Yay! Loved this.

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  9. Mary1 June 2016 at 20:15

    Oh yes, grandchildren are so very rewarding! But true, it IS nice that you can hand them back again!

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  10. Rosemary Nissen-Wade1 June 2016 at 23:37

    Family is treasure.

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  11. Alice Audrey2 June 2016 at 09:43

    I'm really looking forward to being able to hand them back again. :)

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  12. Luk Lei2 June 2016 at 23:32

    Time and sentiment condenced beautifully.

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  13. rallentanda3 June 2016 at 18:15

    I love the coloured drawing...pleased you have derived so much pleasure from your family.

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  14. Sheilagh Lee8 June 2016 at 15:00

    lucky you the never ending love of the family line continuing and blossoming.

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