Son

Ode to my (not so little) boy

Oh my dear boy
How you love to annoy

Quite frankly I'm glad you're nearly eighteen
Because your messes are quite obscene

Jelly left smeared on my kitchen counters and floors
Mundane conversation has become a tedious bore

You think you know everything
And your dismissal of me leaves a sting

Your ceaseless complaints of unfair rules
Oh my what's in store after you graduate high school

I hope you grow into a kind and hardworking man
And with all that I've taught you, I know that you can

Why must you be so much like me
I hope you, much quicker than I, learn humility

Life presents some cruel lessons at times
Well it certainly has on this path of mine

Reviews

[anne p. murray- LadeeAn..]

I love your thoughts and words, cuz' "been there done that". I once thought my son would never grow up. Now he has a Phd in physics & material science. Your and his time will come.

[FlamingPhoenix]

Thank you for your review! I hope and pray for that the time will come--I'm sure it will...eventually!

[anne p. murray- LadeeAnne]

I can almost 99.99% assure it will dear

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

So So real. Suffered all that last year. He's almost 19 now. hard working, serious, loving, just wish he'd learn to pick his clothes up, wash a dish or two, clean his own shoes, stop humming annoying tunes while he's plugged into his smart phone. Ummm still got a way to go I'd say.

[FlamingPhoenix]

Some of us learn through the school of hard knocks--but most of us eventually learn. The hard part is watching someone you love make a wrong turn--and knowing precisely where that path goes--but we all must march in time with our drummer inside our minds. Thank you for your review :-)

[Bright Ocean Star]

I love it, Phoenix! I did not realize you had an 18year old, too! I feel your pain, my friend. Great writing!

[FlamingPhoenix]

Well he'll be 17 soon and 18 not soon enough. My other child is grown and I'm looking forward to having my house to myself! Thank you for the review.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Would you look at my newest poem? It's called Time ticking away. I'd appreciate your opinion. It is still in a rough form, but i"m working on it.
Thanks!

[A. Amos]

Another amazing piece, neatly created my friend...good job

[FlamingPhoenix]

Thank you.