Tweenage Warfare
A rhymed poem17 total reviews
Comment from pome lover
ah, Deb,
If she is only 10, you're just beginning. I know you've learned to pick your battles and from your writing, I think you have an even temperament, so hang in there. (and stand your ground)
I think daughters just like to argue more than sons. And you're right, those hormones do a number on them.
You've probably had a lot of moms sympathizing with you.
This is a well written poem about an age old problem. Good luck!
thinking how glad it's you and not me,
fondly,
K (smiling)
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2021
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ah, Deb,
If she is only 10, you're just beginning. I know you've learned to pick your battles and from your writing, I think you have an even temperament, so hang in there. (and stand your ground)
I think daughters just like to argue more than sons. And you're right, those hormones do a number on them.
You've probably had a lot of moms sympathizing with you.
This is a well written poem about an age old problem. Good luck!
thinking how glad it's you and not me,
fondly,
K (smiling)
Comment Written 24-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2021
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LOL! Thanks, Katharine... I need that luck for sure!
My older daughter, Katie, who is almost 14, has always been quite mellow, so these raging hormones that Rebecca has in abundance are quite a shock to the system!
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I bet.
She's your youngest, right? Isn't it funny (more like strange) how different sibs are from each other?
Comment from robyn corum
Debra,
Bless you! But, sweetie, I think you have described the issue so beautifully!!!!!! I have a friend here right now who comes in to help clean house every other week - who am I kidding? She cleans the house! -- anyway, her youngest daughter wants to challenge her in every way on every day that ends in 'y'. It's a struggle like no other. I will have to share this with her, no doubt.
I'm sending you hugs. Don't worry. It will end. Someday, you'll be friends. And she will even think you were right about certain things. I promise. If. You don't kill each other. *smile*
Thanks so much!
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2021
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Debra,
Bless you! But, sweetie, I think you have described the issue so beautifully!!!!!! I have a friend here right now who comes in to help clean house every other week - who am I kidding? She cleans the house! -- anyway, her youngest daughter wants to challenge her in every way on every day that ends in 'y'. It's a struggle like no other. I will have to share this with her, no doubt.
I'm sending you hugs. Don't worry. It will end. Someday, you'll be friends. And she will even think you were right about certain things. I promise. If. You don't kill each other. *smile*
Thanks so much!
Comment Written 31-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2021
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Hey Robyn :)
Thanks for your feedback - It's good to know that I'm not alone in my struggles - it really is like nothing else, and SO exhausting... sending a shout out of solidarity to your friend :)
Best wishes as always, Debra x
Comment from jenintorre
This reminds me of how my wonderful grandaughter has become although this didn't happen until her 13th birthday so good luck. Great poem. All the best Jen.
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
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This reminds me of how my wonderful grandaughter has become although this didn't happen until her 13th birthday so good luck. Great poem. All the best Jen.
Comment Written 28-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
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Thank you so much, Jen :)
Good luck to you also!
Best wishes, Debra
Comment from Mary Shifman
I worked with that age group when I taught school and your description is an apt one. Some classes could be challenging because moods are so easily tipped-a toss of the head, a perceived strange look or a careless word from a classmate could set them off like an over-heated pressure cooker. You did a great job of capturing this volatile time.
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
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I worked with that age group when I taught school and your description is an apt one. Some classes could be challenging because moods are so easily tipped-a toss of the head, a perceived strange look or a careless word from a classmate could set them off like an over-heated pressure cooker. You did a great job of capturing this volatile time.
Comment Written 28-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
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Thank you so much, Mary :)
Best wishes, Debra
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You are most welcome.
Comment from Heather Knight
You and me both, Debra.
Pablo also used to be most loving and now I'm afraid of talking to him.
I hope it won't last too long. Although thinking of the course ahead and all the stress he'll have to face kind of scares me...
Lovely poem as usual. You're the queen of rhyme.
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
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You and me both, Debra.
Pablo also used to be most loving and now I'm afraid of talking to him.
I hope it won't last too long. Although thinking of the course ahead and all the stress he'll have to face kind of scares me...
Lovely poem as usual. You're the queen of rhyme.
Comment Written 28-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
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Thanks so much for your great feedback and 6 stars - you're too kind!
I'm sure that you will get through it with Pablo (and so will he!)
Lots of love, Debra x
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Oh boy I have been there and my poor daughter has experienced the same with my Granddaughter. It will pass Debra and you will get your sweet and loving daughter back. Those hormones are to blame. Your poem is skilfully written and it made me smile here, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
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Oh boy I have been there and my poor daughter has experienced the same with my Granddaughter. It will pass Debra and you will get your sweet and loving daughter back. Those hormones are to blame. Your poem is skilfully written and it made me smile here, love Dolly x
Comment Written 27-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
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Thank you so much, Dolly :)
Best wishes as always, Debra x
Comment from Lulube
memories, and you described the frustration well. kep her busy with things she likes to do so her mind doesn't send her into the world of, "I just want to do it my way, why doesn't anyone understand me, why can't I go out?, but everyone goes home at 10pm or 11pm not 8pm." lol but not funny going through it all. Love the same rhyming ending for all lines, quite creative. My daughter, age 12 or 13, decided to test the water by punching me in the shoulder when I was standing in front of the stove, cooking.She stood beside me to see what was in the pot and instinctively, I hip checked her. Down she went, and I told her if she wanted to challenge me again, to wait till spring so we could rumble on dry grass. She never even got close to ever provoking me that way again. She was arguingthat the sky wasn't blue and I told her to get out of the car, about a half km from home and walk home. then I wouldn't let her come in until she apologized.May sound pretty tough but a single mom has to have both mom and dad sides to show, when dealing with these raging hormones.
hang in there and get tough.
lulube
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
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memories, and you described the frustration well. kep her busy with things she likes to do so her mind doesn't send her into the world of, "I just want to do it my way, why doesn't anyone understand me, why can't I go out?, but everyone goes home at 10pm or 11pm not 8pm." lol but not funny going through it all. Love the same rhyming ending for all lines, quite creative. My daughter, age 12 or 13, decided to test the water by punching me in the shoulder when I was standing in front of the stove, cooking.She stood beside me to see what was in the pot and instinctively, I hip checked her. Down she went, and I told her if she wanted to challenge me again, to wait till spring so we could rumble on dry grass. She never even got close to ever provoking me that way again. She was arguingthat the sky wasn't blue and I told her to get out of the car, about a half km from home and walk home. then I wouldn't let her come in until she apologized.May sound pretty tough but a single mom has to have both mom and dad sides to show, when dealing with these raging hormones.
hang in there and get tough.
lulube
Comment Written 27-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
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It must've been tough, Lulube...
Thanks for your understanding feedback :)
Best wishes as always, Debra
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welcome, I hope I don't come across as lecturing? I mean you well.
lulube
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Not at all :) xx
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wink
lulube
Comment from karenina
Love this... I have one granddaughter who "graduated" out of this phase and is now seventeen. Another, is twelve and you could be describing her first word to last! One foot firmly in childhood the other firmly (kind of) stubbornly placed in adolescence. Love her to pieces, but I'm never sure "which" Emilyn I'm going to see when she comes to visit!
Karenina
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
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Love this... I have one granddaughter who "graduated" out of this phase and is now seventeen. Another, is twelve and you could be describing her first word to last! One foot firmly in childhood the other firmly (kind of) stubbornly placed in adolescence. Love her to pieces, but I'm never sure "which" Emilyn I'm going to see when she comes to visit!
Karenina
Comment Written 27-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
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It really is like walking on eggshells isn't it?!
Thanks so much for your understanding feedback :) Good luck!
Best wishes, Debra
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Sure is!
K
Comment from Anne Johnston
I like your description of your tweenager. I am sure all parents go through this time of transition, but just hang in there. Soon she will be a teenager, and you will have other problems to face. But then she will become an adult, and you both will be happy you have persevered.
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
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I like your description of your tweenager. I am sure all parents go through this time of transition, but just hang in there. Soon she will be a teenager, and you will have other problems to face. But then she will become an adult, and you both will be happy you have persevered.
Comment Written 27-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
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Thank you so much, Anne :)
Best wishes, Debra
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You are welcome
Comment from Val Crisson
I completely get your pain. Mine tweenage tyrant was my son, who actually turned out quite well. LOL Hang in there Mom. The rhyming goes well in this poem, but there a great deal "ing" words. But again I am not a rhyme and meter gal. "Blows up without a warning" - good imagery . Good luck with this one.
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
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I completely get your pain. Mine tweenage tyrant was my son, who actually turned out quite well. LOL Hang in there Mom. The rhyming goes well in this poem, but there a great deal "ing" words. But again I am not a rhyme and meter gal. "Blows up without a warning" - good imagery . Good luck with this one.
Comment Written 27-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
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Thank you so much, Val :) I'll hang on in there - we'll turn the corner eventually!
Best wishes, Debra
