Temptation is disguised as curiosity
the pit falls and danger plain for adults to see.
Imps play with the mistakes that create
experience, make parents fears rant at what’s at stake.
The devil deals the cards of he calls care and love
but children call them hateful and being misunderstood.
The teen-agers desire to be independent and free
is described as being obstreperous, lack of courtesy,
pig-headedness and stupidity. Mephistopheles
teaches love is weak, parents idiots and childhood a disease.
Adolescence refutes the time when love ruled
the parents divine. The home is now retooled
into a war zone where disrespect and resistance
go hand in hand. Dad has decided in this instance
it is time to make a stand. Love and kindness
shall be restored, feelings in the heart witnessed
shall not be ignored. Commitment and honor are to be
a way of life, he and the wife shall lead by example. free
of all the yelling and strife. Hold the line on all the rules
calmly and loving while making sure the child is loved to.
The Devil can be thwarted and forestalled -- when met
with a greater good and when parents get
that children test to see that their parents are strong
and will not fail them when they are caught doing wrong.
Love is not yielding on standards or spoiling the child;
love is standing strong and facing evil when the world is wild.
07/13/2008
9:19 PM
Alexandria, VA
Author notes
Once again I am forced to step outside my comfort zone and write something I hadn't planned. The whole poem kind of inspired this. A little bit about the imps, a little about the Devil himself and all the temptations and their price that come before our children.
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Parenthood brings home the importance of realizing:
"Life is dead serious. You can die from it.
But in the process don't take yourself too seriously
'cause you don't want to be that deadly"
Love, Tom B.
May you always feel free to rely on me any time you need. -
the last stanza says it all. Love Juls
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Thanks. I have learned over time, we are all better when we stick to the standards we hold to be true and do it in a way that we feel is loveing. Nice to see you stopped by.
Love,
Tom B.
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OUT STANDING
we must lead by example and never forget the tender words of love...for a youth to feel secure he must first feel the love and understanding but in his heart realize the rules will never be allowed broken...excellent as always and message clear, my Master Poet
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We can only do the best we can. Often, as parents, we are left without resources and must reach inside to hear either God or the Devil. I just choose the Light and the belief that each child can be touched if you never let the Light stop shinning.
Love, Tom B.
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inspiring words.
i love this direction.
Be well
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Thanks. It was dance with the devil and the person who brung ya.
Peace & Light,
Tom B.
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Well Tom you nailed this concept with pure golden words, and I know this is true being I am a mother x 7 living children all adults now. This is so real it's like a gaint reflection of parenthood in my house..excellent write I had to smile...novy
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Thanks, Novy This is but my simple attempt to catch the stress on a parent and the love provided
Love, Tom B.
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How right you are; love is not yielding on standards or spoiling the child; love is standing strong and facing evil when the world is wild. Liked the alliteration in these lines and the sentiments expressed so well here. When raising grandkids, we are no longer grandparents, but become parents. We no longer spoil them, but discipline them and life is not always fun and games in this case. Thanks for sharing this bit of wisdom with me today. Makes sense!
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When we provide a safe and loving environment, we provide a place where they feel safe to test us to our limits. So, we must be clear where our limits our and maintain them lovingly, both for ourselves as well as for the child.
Love, Tom B.
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It is a difficult task being a parent, especially with new things cropping up everyday within their world of peer pressure to tempt them. I do not envy you the task of standing ground when daggers can be hurled at your heart in the process...but I applaud you for doing so. The restrictions a child perceives are much easier than the consequences of an unguided missile. Hopefully the guided ones end up defused, their energy redirected to better purpose and a happy life.
I think comfort zones are a paradox when you are a parent and kids are great at kicking you out of them. 
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You can never pour in enough love and understanding. You build a structure with these and your child inhabit it. The safer they feel, the more they test, the more they explore. It is why the parent must have a way of maintaining the limits without loosing ones cool as much as possible.
Thanks for sharing your pleasure with this. You know and I know, that once you start, the work is never done.
Love, Tom B.
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A child brings love, joy and frustration all rolled into one, he can step on the line, cross it and run back to where it is safe when he feels the need. The parent has to decipher when and where this occurs lol you have an envious task but one you would do with relish I'd imagine
Love, C
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It is all about love and balance. He pushes to see if I mean what I say. He pushes because he needs to know I love him and he can count on me being someone he respects. I set the line but can't belittle him for his reflection of self value still lives too much in my eyes. I have to be firm but I have to let him run loose. It drives me nuts sometimes and most of the time I wouldn't give up for all the money in the world.
Love, Tom B.
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So much expressed in so few words! Your perception and ability to articulate Your feelings amazes me!
Hugs,
katie
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Short but heartfelt piece you have penned. I can feel your love for your son in these words...Yes savor all your time with that boy....He will one day write about you...too! excellent thoughts shared...novy
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Mmm shortest piece I think I've ever seen from you...couldn't leave Juls here on her own could I???
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I said I would comment.... I really like this!!!
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