Boys and Puddles

( goes without saying doesn't it? and no kidding this is exactly how it happened)

A muddy puddle in the park

attracts a boy's attention.

He pauses first to look at it

unsure of its dimensions.

He finds a stick to poke at it

to ascertain its depth

and from the cheeky grin he gives

you know he'll soon get wet.

His welly boots are clean and new,

for sure they must be tested,

for why would Mum invest her cash,

his thoughts ran uncontested.

And Mum is chatting with her friends

so hasn't seen the threat.

In any case the dog's arrived

and Mischief is their pet.

What happened next is no surprise,

the hound's jumped up to greet him.

He lost his balance and fell in

and now they're busy splashing.

From head to toe are soaking clothes

and Mischief's tail is wagging,

but Mum's expression tells it all,

she's on her way and fuming.

Reviews

[Bridget McJane]

As a child, I can remember wanting to explore the world's existence. Every child; a mischevious little being. This sweet writing makes me smile and think back on how those days used to be.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Bridget. Pleased to send you on a little nostalgia trip. Appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Samuel Dickens]

Well, at least it was the dog's fault this time. I guess it's a boy thing, as I recall being pulled into a few puddles by those silent sirens, sweetly singing. I'll bet a lot of girls are tempted, too.

[Chris Shaw]

It was a boy thing on that particular day Samuel, but I have seen plenty of little girls doing the same. Many thanks

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

There is a giant smile on my face right now. What a delightful scene you paint with your words in this one, Chris! A boy and a puddle....no boy can resist splashing around and the dog, well, he was his partner in crime! Actually, now that I think of it, no girl can resist puddles either...I know I couldn't! Great one. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Lydi** for your lovely review. Hope all is good in your world.

Chris

[Onlyme]

This made me laugh Chris. Reminds me of a tale, my man, told me of his nephew who was with his mother on a walk. When he was a toddler and they were out walking and he wanted to jump in all the puddles near there home. And he did. She was having a fit. And he was as happy as a little pig in a sty. Covered from head to toe in mud and dirty and soggy rainwater. He thought this was funny. And she was just worried about cleaning his clothes.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Dawn. Amusing to watch, both boy and his mum. Entertaining to say the least and of course that kid and his dog loved it. Hope you are doing OK.

Chris

[Onlyme]

Not to bad thanks, hope all is well your end.

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased things seem manageable at your end. All OK here :)

[Onlyme]

Nice to hear all is good your end. Still a few niggles with eating and diabetics. but trying to just go with the flow.

[A hare off]

Boys will be boys and moms will be moms. But, what good are puddles if you can't jump in them? This was a fun one to read Chris. It felt very musical to me.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Anthony, pleased the read was a fun one for you.
Chris

[lightsong]

and I'm sure that she almost had a heart-attack when she saw him, as I'm sure that she will lose her voice soon from shouting and screaming... while him cleaning!

dear Chris, what a moment You've shared with us, what a delight, warmth and nostalgia You've blessed us with, this tugs strongly at my heartstrings, can't thank You enough for it.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Light. So pleased you enjoyed the read. I appreciate always your comments.
read moreThank you dear Light. So pleased you enjoyed the read. I appreciate always your comments.

Chris

[LazerRays]

childlike innocence. i envy that. i wish i could take joy in the littlest things like a kid. i wish i could view the world through their eyes. the good in everyone... i love this poem. it makes me want to splash in the fountain of youth and stay young forever.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Sarah. So pleased you enjoyed the puddle fun.

Chris

[Dave]

Christine - the picture you portray with your words. You make it soooo easy to see and better yet, remember the myriad of puddles I and my friends enjoyed.
Tell me true, was it ever that way with you?

Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

I've landed in a few puddles in my time Dave. Deliberately so. Of course it's fun. I loved watching that boy and his mum's reaction.

Chris

[vermaruby38]

And Mum is chatting with her friends so hasn't seen the threat. http://geometrydashfree.com

[Chris Shaw]

Too busy enjoying herself to see her son was doing the same :)) Thank you for your visit.
read moreToo busy enjoying herself to see her son was doing the same :)) Thank you for your visit.

Chris

[George David Hope]

Really liked this one. Reminded me of when my daughter came back from a school trip. Her wellies were full of water and she was soaking. The parent who was looking after her was scared in case we lost our temper but we said as long as she had fun we didn't mind

[Chris Shaw]

Hello George. Hope all is ok with you. Pleased you enjoyed this. Of course it's fun. Pleased it brought back some memories for you.

Chris