The Way Things Are

(life as we currently live it, covid style, )

there you are

you little star, walking

carefully around furniture

smiling at new found

confidence, legs wobbling

a trifle

oops steady now, steady

come nearer the phone

still prone to the odd fall

what a poppet

that mop of dark curls

growing by the day

look at you

blue trousers, matching top

stop and wave

kisses from nanny

and lots more

see you at Christmas

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I've always felt the deepest sympathy for my friends with grandkids that live too far away to visit. I've often thought I'd rather have NO kids/g-kids than to have ones I could never see & touch. Your poem sorta fools us into thinking that we are blessed to have all this electronic sophistication so we can keep in touch with loved ones we can't be with, but to my childless eye, a screen can never satisfy the sense of touch & smell & taste, etc. -- feeling a child grow up! Your poem doesn't complain at all, but there's an embedding sense of how dissatisfying it must be (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

I am thankful for small mercies Margie. Believe me the tech is better than nothing, but it can't replace a proper kiss and cuddle. Looking forward to a reprieve when I can have some fun with my youngest grandson. Can't wait for a cuddle. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for your visit.

Chris

[Gee]

We have a few friends with new grandchildren that are yet to be seen and cuddled up close and personally. So many missing out on so much, and so many dead.
Morning ma'am

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Gee. We are hoping to see our Danny (grandson) and his one year old who I have written this poem about. We will see them for an afternoon, but we are still going to be careful at Christmas. Not seeing anyone else other than our own household. Yes, many are missing out. Sad times. You take care.

Chris

[Broken.]

Aren't they amazing! So innocent in nature. So pure and curious. My son was very much the same. He had a big head though, so he was always bumping his head on the furniture. Not anymore though! He's mastered it now (: Truly my sunshine. Thank you this made me smile.

[Chris Shaw]

So you have a son? How old is he? Thank you so much for checking this one out Broken. So pleased to see you.

Chris

[Broken.]

Sorry for the late reply- He just turned 6 on the 1st. My new years baby (: Thank you!

[Audie G. Couch]

I believe that this is a great gift to your family. Especially since you can't see them right now.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much. Hoping to see them at Christmas. All good wishes.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris... a darling depiction of a toddler learning to navigate... he may grow up to be an Admiral someday. What we are all learning about the seven seas of COVID is part and parcel of Christmas time when we become like Wise Men who travel afar following a Star... gently, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, his nan would be so proud if he became an Admiral. He is practicing quite hard at the moment with boats in his bath. Also a bit of a racing car driver. Yes, he is a darling and your review is a darling review too. Thanking you so much and sending love across the waves to you and yours.

Chris

[Patricia]

Aww this is precious and how wonderful you keep the faith and positivity when loved ones can only be reached through tech. I hope you will have a beautiful holiday. Nicely written.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Patricia. Looking forward to Christmas when I will see this precious little boy again. All good wishes.

Chris

[nval]

He or she, most likely he, must be a dear child. I know you miss this little star.

Christmas is less than a month away.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you nval. Yes, I miss this little boy very much. Thank you for your review and visit. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

can't remember the last time we faced to faced with our two youngest who live quite far away
they sat antidotes are coming so it can't last forever

[Chris Shaw]

Let:s hope those vaccines will be available soon Dave. Happy Sunday.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

Guess we have to
take whatever we
can via virtual reality
not the same as hugging
and kissing those sweet
little grands holding
on tightly.making each
moment count

nicely penned piece

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Fran Marie, technology is better than nothing. Keep safe and well.

Chris

[Robert Trakofler]

LOL I am lucky that my grandkids still come around to the store occasionally with there little masks on (how sad) but the first 6 months of quarantine i didn't get to see them it was only facetime chats and videos:/ now that it is spiking here again looks like we will be back to the phone chats again:(

[Chris Shaw]

What a sad state of affairs Bunny. Kissing a phone screen just doesn't do it for me. I like a good old fashioned cuddle. Let's hope next year will be better. Happy Thanksgiving. Good you can get to see your from a distance. Many thank yous for the visit.

Chris