The Cycle of Our Roles in Life
A Little Fun, from Squeak to Peak47 total reviews
Comment from Regina Elliott
Hi Debi! I hear that! My grandchildren are 8 and 10,
and they've got a little bit of
sass, lol! My daughter and
son-in-law are doing well at
raising them, with some
frustration here and there.
My daughter is an only child,
my son-in-law has 2 sisters,
so he knows all too well
about sibling rivalry. It is
fascinating to watch your
own adult child as a grownup
raising her own children.
Very melodious writing here.
Many blessings to you. ~
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2022
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Hi Debi! I hear that! My grandchildren are 8 and 10,
and they've got a little bit of
sass, lol! My daughter and
son-in-law are doing well at
raising them, with some
frustration here and there.
My daughter is an only child,
my son-in-law has 2 sisters,
so he knows all too well
about sibling rivalry. It is
fascinating to watch your
own adult child as a grownup
raising her own children.
Very melodious writing here.
Many blessings to you. ~
Comment Written 04-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2022
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Thank you so much Regina! And as always we are on the same page. Now I just have to laugh as mine are facing the same old normal issues we just did. I am just so thankful that I did a good enough job that they are here for us now when we need them. Hopefully only temporarily though! Thanks again my sweet friend!
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
This is truth wrapped up in humor. Your words illustrate the picture perfectly or is it vice versa? I'm in the same situation. We appreciate so much the love and loyalty of our grown son and daughter, as we've loved watching their families grow. Good job, Dear! I'm glad you did well in the contest!
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2022
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This is truth wrapped up in humor. Your words illustrate the picture perfectly or is it vice versa? I'm in the same situation. We appreciate so much the love and loyalty of our grown son and daughter, as we've loved watching their families grow. Good job, Dear! I'm glad you did well in the contest!
Comment Written 29-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2022
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Verna, Thanks for this kind review and words for this poem. I do enjoy being silly sometimes. You are always so special and I just treasure our friendship!
Comment from Susan Newell
Debi,
This is a delightful poem expressing the journey of children, and their parents, through the various stages of life, and how they learn to communicate -- for better or worse. I really enjoyed this one.
Sue
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2022
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Debi,
This is a delightful poem expressing the journey of children, and their parents, through the various stages of life, and how they learn to communicate -- for better or worse. I really enjoyed this one.
Sue
Comment Written 29-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2022
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Sue, thank you so very much for such a lovely review and such kind words for this poem. It's the greatest feeling to have such support from your best friends here. Thank you again my very dear friend!
I have really been busy, but have not forgotten about reading your story, Sybil. I am excited to read it.
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You are welcome,Debi.
Comment from June Sargent
Life does come full circle with the end meeting the beginning. And the cycle of life will continue through generations. It's interesting to see all the variations of the same theme. Keeps us from getting bored!
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2022
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Life does come full circle with the end meeting the beginning. And the cycle of life will continue through generations. It's interesting to see all the variations of the same theme. Keeps us from getting bored!
Comment Written 29-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2022
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I have noticed that myself, that I will write something and later on notice that others have the same topic. I guess as poets, we think alike. I can't thank you enough June, for your very kind review and comments. It is so appreciated my friend.
Comment from amahra
This is my second 'You chose' poem. I love the kiddy artwork you've chosen for your writing. I loved the message in the poem and the rhyming was not forced and great. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2022
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This is my second 'You chose' poem. I love the kiddy artwork you've chosen for your writing. I loved the message in the poem and the rhyming was not forced and great. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 28-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2022
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Well you chose well my friend because I did get second place. But am always happy to place in the top three. We can't win them all. However I thank you very much for your very kind review and comments.
As always, it is so appreciated!
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
"Pay for our raising."
That was my parents' and mother-in-law's famous saying. One of the
things my mother in law used to preach was,
"When they are little, they step on your toes, when they are grown, they
step on your heart."
Our kids will live and learn like we did. Thanks for sharing. I hope all is
well with you.
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2022
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"Pay for our raising."
That was my parents' and mother-in-law's famous saying. One of the
things my mother in law used to preach was,
"When they are little, they step on your toes, when they are grown, they
step on your heart."
Our kids will live and learn like we did. Thanks for sharing. I hope all is
well with you.
Comment Written 28-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2022
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Thanks ever so much Carolyn! You and your parents were so right.
I wrote this in my notes but something my mom, who also was a teacher and a poet used to say, "your ideas will change as you grow up about the life you had, then you decide what's good to keep and then throw out the bad." Thank you for your lovely words my friend
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You are welcome.
Comment from Laurie Holding
Such a fun read! Great meter and rhyming schemes, and isn't the message so universal?! I am also of the age where I'm watching my kids parent, and it's interesting which of my techniques they deliberately steer clear of and which ones they use with their kids. Thanks for posting this delightful little piece, and I wish you good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2022
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Such a fun read! Great meter and rhyming schemes, and isn't the message so universal?! I am also of the age where I'm watching my kids parent, and it's interesting which of my techniques they deliberately steer clear of and which ones they use with their kids. Thanks for posting this delightful little piece, and I wish you good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 28-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2022
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Thanks ever so much Laurie! You just reminded me of something my mom, who also was a teacher and a poet used to say, "your ideas will change as you grow up about the life you had, then you decide what's good to keep and then spit out the bad." Thank you for your lovely words my friend.
Comment from Boogienights
This is a wonderfully written and very relatable poem to many....darn it! I'm in the contest as well, you are some strong competition my friend. Hope you win...2nd place!�
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2022
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This is a wonderfully written and very relatable poem to many....darn it! I'm in the contest as well, you are some strong competition my friend. Hope you win...2nd place!�
Comment Written 28-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2022
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You are so cute and funny. I would be happy to take a second place but there really are some good ones in there and yours is wonderful.
Thank you for your cute and lovely words my friend..
Comment from Anne Johnston
Well done on this poem, describing the different seasons in the life of a child and how they react. I like the way you have used the same rhyming theme throughout.
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2022
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Well done on this poem, describing the different seasons in the life of a child and how they react. I like the way you have used the same rhyming theme throughout.
Comment Written 28-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2022
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Thanks so much Anne. You are the first person that I heard from that realized or said anything about me using the last 2 lines in every stanza rhyming with peak, then all of the lines in the last stanza doing the same.
Thank you for that, as it really made my day. Also with the way we look at our roles, you just reminded me of something my mom, who also was a teacher and a poet used to say, "your ideas will change as you grow up about the life you had, then you decide what's good to keep and then throw out the bad." Thank you for your lovely words my friend.
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You are welcome. I like the idea of keeping the good and throwing out the bad. some memories are best forgotten
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Oh yes, this is all familiar. From babes in arms to cute toddlers then those terrible teen years. You've got a great rhythm and good rhyming through all your verses. I enjoyed this read and wish you luck in the contest..
Cheers
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2022
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Oh yes, this is all familiar. From babes in arms to cute toddlers then those terrible teen years. You've got a great rhythm and good rhyming through all your verses. I enjoyed this read and wish you luck in the contest..
Cheers
Comment Written 28-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2022
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Thanks ever so much Valda ! You just reminded me of something my mom, who also was a teacher and a poet used to say,
"your ideas will change as you grow up about the life you had,
then you decide what's good to keep and then throw out the bad."
Thank you for your lovely words my friend.
