Wow, it’s quiet in here.
The kids have all left the nest.
2of 3 graduated from college,
not too bad, I guess.
They’re all happily
living on their own.
Bought houses,
raising families,
working hard to make it.
I gave up a lot
to spend time with them.
Coached their softball teams,
was their Cub Master then
Scout Master. Traveled with
them to many an event.
Turned down job advancements,
and worked long hours,
so I could be with them
when their spirits were up and down.
It was all worth it, as I reflect.
Now it’s ME time.
My novel will finally get done.
My typing suddenly stops, as
two sets of eyes stare up at me.
With plastic bats in their hands,
“Time to play ball, papa.”
Nobody told me about grandkids.
I glance at the computer screen,
and back to their little faces.
“Okay, time to go outside,
who wants to bat first?”
I get up to loud cheers.
I did it once, I can do it again.
Maybe even better this time.
Author notes
We all need to spend time with our children, buying expensive gifts and new cars will never replace what every child really wants; YOU and your time. It is worth more then anything you can buy. I know personally two families that are very rich, their kids had everything the could ever desire. Life was laid out for them, but both of them turned into drug addicts and both are spending jail time to this very day. All of it comes back to Daddy and Mommy being married to their jobs and not spending that quality time with them. One friend, I know, told me that his dads biggest regret was never seeing his son play one single game of football during his four years of playing in high school. Why, Married to his job. Like gazing into that marble jar, every day is important. Its all depends on you and how you look at life.
A contest entry
- A Thousand Marbles by tomisb.
750 points, ended July 3, 2008, 10 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Awww I think this is just sweet
I love the thoughts within the lines of your poem
Keep the ink flowing, my friend
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Thank you so much for reading and commenting I really apprecreate it a lot!!!!!
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Congratulations Charlie
You have truly been blessed
Take time to thank your folks
Where ever they may rest.
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Thank you Bob, I do thank my folks for the way they raised me. Both are still living and doing well. Their favorites pasttime now is taking bus trips together, whereever they may fancy. Thanks again for reading and commenting.
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great
It's true much depends of us, great is your write and let us think what is important to remember first
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Thank you for reading and commenting. Being there for our children is so important.
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This is a wonderful write, Charley. And, I like the message in this. It is very important for parents to spend quality time with their kids. I think that's one of the reasons I grew up and didn't turn to drugs is because my parents were good role models and always spent time with my playing catch with a baseball or a game of tennis. But, mainly I was just a really good kid. I remember in high school one day, my mother asked me what was wrong with me because I wasn't outside getting into trouble on the weekends or nights. Anyway, wonderful write and best of luck in the contest.
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Thanks Haley for reading and commenting. I'm glad your parents were there for you. It's so important.
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Choices, we pick 'em as much as make 'em.
This is not the most poetic write. The symbolism is slight, the metaphor almost non exisitant, but the message is sharp and the focus on family taking first place in your life so clear. Thoughtful piece,
much considered here. Nice response to the story used to inspire.
Well done.
Peace & Light,
Tom B.
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Thanks for reading and commenting!!!! And considering my write in your contest it is much appreciated.
CK
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