The Games Children Play

A bathroom sink overflow becomes a postbox.

How great to hear the gurgling sound

of running water, flowing free.

No longer pooling in the sink,

the fixer fixed it just for me.

My man who mends all things which break,

(well almost all), has helped the flow.

For weeks the basin wouldn't drain,

now crystal swirls to depths below.

Into the dark bend where he found,

a medley for a child's keen eye.

Where years before, a younger Beth

had played at postman and I Spy.

A treasure trove was found down there,

a Spanish coin, a Barbie's comb,

a pile of toothpicks, pink and white

had found a most unlikely home.

Those little things, a source of joy,

though Beth when asked was acting coy.

Reviews

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A smile and emotions both I feel after reading your poem,...reading this makes me feel not to carve for going back to my childhood anymore....as now I'm having the biggest reason to smile on - my childhood...ah, am including too much of my personals....Thanks for sharing this Christine...love and hugs....and Almighty's grace be upon you😊!!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tahsin, so pleased to see you here.

Chris

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You're heartedly welcome always!!😘
Tahsin😊

[Chris Shaw]

Hope you are having a good day my young friend.

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By the grace and love from WC's good souls am going good! Almighty's grace be upon you Dear Chris☺!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you sweet girlie

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😘😘😘......!!!

[W. Barrett Munn]

This seems at first glance throwaway sweet but on continued reading comes across as full of emotion and meaning.

Winston

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous Winston. An old poem Neville brought out from the archives. Thank you.

Chris

[Neville]

Kids eh' who would have em .............. but then where would we be without em .. I seriously get this Chris .. I imagine most families would if the truth were known .. Amazing what will bring a smile to our faces, isn't it ....... Neville :)

[Chris Shaw]

Little things that can give you a smile years down the line. Thank you Neville for reminding me and giving this one an airing.

Chris

[Jimmy Yetts]

Marvel at how you've lent both beauty and meaning to the most mundane event--while also including some good-natured humor.
A wonderful poem, Chris, that I enjoyed, immensely!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jimmy. Sometimes poetry comes from nowhere :))

Chris

[kianatahleigh]

I loved this, when I was a kid, I did not put stuff in the sink. I would drop things in the vent because I noticed that paper would fly up. I realized very quickly that the other things I put over the vent did not fly because they were to heavy. This poem is one that just takes you back, and for me personally, that was the memory I recalled. It just makes me think of better times and simpler days.

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased this little poem took you back to days which you think were better for you. Can't children be inventive? I loved hearing about that vent. I also used to drop things in a hole in the brick wall. Why I haven't a clue, it just seemed a good idea at the time. I appreciate your review and visit.

Chris

[barleygirl]

This reminds me of a similar childhood incident in my youth. I let a paintbrush slip down the drain & then later when it was cleared out, I was the known culprit, since I was the only one who painted! I love the way your poem starts with loving sentiments about your handyman and then I especially love the pile of junk that you describe, that’s been retrieved from the drain! This is a playful blend of chastising mom & loving parent! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Margie. All kids are guilty of stuff like this.

Chris

[matelotrod]

Of course Beth would act coy, wouldn't we all, when I was a little kid we didn't have a sink or taps and the water was carried from a well. I do remember some very weird things found in the bucket that Dad brought the water in !! Loved this one Chris, a memory jogger. Rod.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Rod for checking this one out. Pleased it gave you some memories.

Chris

[Wild Rose]

I love to hear water gurgling down the sink and watch the bubbles being taken by the whirlpool

Bet that's how all those items got there

[Chris Shaw]

No doubt when little hands were being washed, there were games being played as well. Thank you Wild Rose.

[Island Hippy]

Great read Chris this made me smile. Kalani stashes little nuggets all over the house already mostly soft toys and dog biscuits :) All the things we have to look forward to. Many mahalo

[Chris Shaw]

So sweet those little hiding places. Remember to look for more unusual ones :)) Thank you so much for your response and sharing your Kalani's secrets.

Chris

[Island Hippy]

You’re very welcome!

[Onlyme]

I loved this Chris, made me chuckle and smile. Wonderful expressed and so heartfelt.

[Chris Shaw]

You never know what kids are up to when it goes all quiet :))

[Kelly Scheppers]

My son never did anything I can really complain about, other than making a road out of sugar from the canister on the kitchen counter. Seems he wanted to line up his matchbox cars for a race before mommy woke up. Lucky for me, the canister wasn't full, or I would have been drinking something a lot stronger than coffee. Looking back, it certainly does serve as a source of joy. You always entertain with these vignettes, Chris. Thank you for sharing such a memory!

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks for your visit Kelly and for sharing your mummy experiences. I think you got off lightly with the sugar!

Chris

[Kelly Scheppers]

Lol, I know I did! ; )