Oh! Why should the spirit of mortal be proud? Like a swift-fleeting meteor, a fast flying cloud, A flash of the lightning, a break of the wave, Man passes from life to his rest in the grave~~~ William Knox
HAVING A BAD DAY!
Thirsting to drink from the ocean of life Starving thru fear and denial Pride is the gulch, that divides as the knife Jailing the self by exile
Hasten the arrow, drawn from the bow Shooting straight into the void Silence in ice by frostiest blow Pride is retained.......yet destroyed
Who is the culprit, tormentor of mind Where was the break in the dam Preach thru the conscious devout and maligned Creating the woman........I am
Thief of the spirit, by plunder and scorn Judgment aggrieved and outraged Love's elevation lifts thoughts reborn Tomorrow I'll start a new page
What is the age that your kids realize that YOU are human too and definately make mistakes???
Sigh!
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hmmm...not sure i can answer the question at the end...my daughter has been pretty good about that kind of stuff overall...yet, there are moments when she is not as quick to forgive as i would be in reverse. What's up with that??? lol.
... and I bet you just jotted this down whilst feeding the washing machine for the umpteenth time, didn't you?! How I can relate - albeit not half so poetically. And how come you can write in such a high-style and yet remain totally accessible and "in touch" with the more humdrum things in life - and peeps like me!!! LOL You are certainly gifted and unique in this way. As to your question, I would say definitely, in my case, at about two-and-a-half... they have been looking after ME ever since! Trusting to themselves is the far safer option...!! I have always told them not to be fooled by my great age and "older" status... I am just a "grown-up" version of what they are - but with wrinkles and more history that they should avoid repeating! Love the way you have described the brittleness of the inner-self as we struggle with maintaining just who WE are amidst being other people's mother/friend/daughter/partner/spouse and dog owner! You have crafted a luminous shaft as always, here, Anita, that will penetrate many a "dark cell of drudgery". TY Kate xx PS: I will get to my assigned task by Friday evening as we are off on holiday for a week early Saturday... hope that's OK! Looking forward to it...
Reviewed by Fletcher Bailey (Reader)
Reviewed on August 24, 2004
Lady A, these days kids are just like little versions of us...the beauty about their plights is that their mistakes can be more easily forgiven due to their age...but when we make one they hold us up on their pedestal and all this changes...cheer up...at least this episode inspired you to put together this great piece...which reminds dear sweet poet...Adam-ant is waiting naked and eager to help you help him take a bite out of the big red...hehehe...lolol...great poem...Fletcher B
kids always know more than their parents, didn't you know that? LOL YEAH, RIGHT!! :) stay cool, there will come a day when they said, "mom, you were right and i was wrong--i'm sorry" *then you can stick your tongue out at them and say "i told you so" LOL*
((((((((HUGS))))))))) and more ((((HUGS)))) for added strength, continued prayers and love, karla. :)
Lady
Tend to agree with Sue and La Belle below...kids never do...Lol
Peter
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on August 24, 2004
Too soon, I am afraid. Thank you for this one, it said it all. Oh, I am giving thought to your demand that I think in terms of a book or at least a story about my poem, "Dog Days of August." Thanks.
They know already. Their immortal side gives way to whim, adventure and daring and in doing thus....we, as parents...suffer. They finally figure it all out later...when they try on our shoes.
kids are what makes parenting so interesting and fun, not to mention, challenging and demanding! makes me glad i am not a parent in real life; i only have kids in my imagination! LOL and brother, do i ever have KIDS! LOL
terrific write; hope the day gets better for you!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D
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I have six believe me I am held in judgement many times a day..LOL
I sure can relate!
good write..well done Lady A!!
Vesna :)
Breathtaking ... stunning ... unique to you ... Bravo!
Robert
I enjoyed this piece!
Ann :)
(((HUGS)))
kids always know more than their parents, didn't you know that? LOL YEAH, RIGHT!! :) stay cool, there will come a day when they said, "mom, you were right and i was wrong--i'm sorry" *then you can stick your tongue out at them and say "i told you so" LOL*
((((((((HUGS))))))))) and more ((((HUGS)))) for added strength, continued prayers and love, karla. :)
Chanti
Tend to agree with Sue and La Belle below...kids never do...Lol
Peter
Love Tinka
I'm here for you.
Susan
Fantastic poem,find solace in that;-)
terrific write; hope the day gets better for you!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D
Kick arse poem.....Ahhhhhhh kids.......gotta love 'em!
great to read your fine work..........ty, Dani
PS Absolutely love that quote.
Reg.