Chapter (15) SO MY CHILDREN WILL REMEMBER.

I WANTED TO LEAVE SOMETHING TO SHOW I EXISTED, ONCE.

I thought I'd write a book, my kids had said I should

I thought I'd try some poetry, didn't know if I could.

My son said  get the internet, to help you find a way

And now I'm sitting writing, almost every single day.

 

My first was not my greatest, it really didn't rhyme

My second took forever, it was a waste of time.

But now I'm really getting, what this writing's all about

And I keep on getting  compliments that make me want to shout.

 

I wrote about my early life, and 'bout my time in France

about the highs and lows we had, and fun that came by chance.

The places that I visited, the new friends that I made,

In countries that were new to me, and sometimes wish I'd stayed.

 

Today I finished writing, my very first real book

I couldn't guess how difficult or how much time it took.

I hope the people read it and give me good reviews,

For now I understand how a writer pays his dues.

 

So come on all you writers let's fill up all this space

With stories full of wonder and poems full of grace.

It's ok to make us laugh, to bring out sadness too

So set up word and start to type, we'd love to hear from you.

 

Author's Note

COMMENTS WELCOME.

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

"Today I finished writing, my very first real book
I couldn't guess how difficult or how much time it took.
I hope the people read it and give me good reviews,
For now I understand how a writer pays his dues."

[MsJewel]

Isn't writing fun! We are lucky to read your wonderful words!

:) Julie

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Thank you Julie.
I've been disappointed lately with the lack of reciprocal reviews. I know you always read when you can but there are those who just keep sending 6 or more read requests at a time but don't give anything back. Is this just me or is it across the board ? I've been giving 2.5 reviews for each one I get back. Aren't stats a wonderful tool.

[MsJewel]

I do try to review as much as can - unfortunately, sometimes work gets it the way. However, there are those that send a bunch of rr's and never return the favor. I've learned to take them off my friends list. I had a poet here ask me to read 30 or so of his poems for a book - which I did - he never returned the favor - not once. Now I follow this simple rule - Don't add someone to your friends list unless they take the time to read and comment on one or more of your poems. That way you will know they are here to share. Hugs, Julie

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

That's good advice. I have several on my list that gave me one review months ago and nothing since. I too have one young man who regularly sends me 5 or 6 rr's but never returns the favour. (

[Clarity Valentine]

It's absolutely beautiful! Perfect!

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Thank you dear friend.

[Clarity Valentine]

You're welcome!

[Frieda P]

Great rhyme scheme and flow...enjoyed.

For now I understand how a writer pays his dues

Indeed....but I think your kiddos will remember with or without your poetry....

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

I think we all want to be remembered. I'll be happy if they take forward just a few memories of time past. thank you for a wonderful review.

[Frieda P]

For sure, we leave a lasting impression on our kids always, good, bad or indifferent. Hopefully they recall the good times...

[Taylor_McCutcheon]

This is lovely. I cant wait until I have kids.
Practice surely does make perfect so I'm glad you still have the drive :)

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Hi Taylor, So happy you liked it. I'd been suffering a real lack of inspiration but I'm ok again now, while it lasts.

[Mikayla_Stagg]

I really really love this. I love the message it throws out and the way it reads and its just a great poem :)

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Hi, I'm glad you liked it. It came to me suddenly.

[Baby Ricochet]

The first poem I posted on the WC was called "USMC." In those days I thought swearing was art. Good flow and rhyme here sir. You are truly a bard of the internet age

[Marie]

Very nice. I'm glad you seem to be writing more. I didn't see anything from you for weeks and started to give up on you, but then you went into production again.

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Yes I lost inspiration for a while. I got 3 more in the pipe line.

[Sami Khalil]

This was enjoyable and wonderful MadEnglishman. Congrats...:)..................

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

thank you dear friend. I've had a dry patch but I've been inspired the last week and managed to write 5 poems. Listening to Amira Willighagen. 9 yrs old. Truly unbelievable. if you get time check her out on you tube.

[Sami Khalil]

OK. You are welcome...:)..............