General Poetry posted August 6, 2019


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Having raised GIRLS, I find the boys a challenge!

Paw-Paw Relating to Grandsons

by Reese Turner

Wouldn't begin to speak for all old men, but
Some old men have a problem relating to boys;
It's not their youth I am jealous of, or their
Health or hair. Maybe it's a little their noise...

Maybe it's a little their zest for life thus their
Fearless, reckless play causing me stress
(Because when I'm called to baby sit boys,
They get even worse! I hate that, I confess).

Two boys can't be together without tussling
Over a toy, a ball, a game or just to fight.
Whining, complaining, debating all rules,
Or the correct time to retire EVERY night!

Well, look at me, am I not complaining
Like young boys? Seems we're alike, then,
Except they don't carry these ol' life scars;
Good for them! Been there. Never again!

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Children and old poem writing prompt entry
Writing Prompt
Write a four line, four stanza poem about children and the aged. Method of rhyme, lines 2 and 4 must rhyme in 1st stanza. Lines 2 and 4 in second stanza, etc.


Who said, "Girls are made of sugar and spice and everything nice, but boys are made of snips and snails and puppy dog tails?" Boy, was that ever an understatement!
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