My daughter is a tomboy
And the meanest thing that walks!
She proudly tells the world
In how she acts and how she talks.
She doesn't play like most girls do
With dolls and girl-like toys,
She'd rather play with frogs and trucks
And roughouse with the boys!
It's really most distressing
It bugs me really bad.
She doesn't want to be like me,
Her role model is her dad!
She's really beautiful to me
Her eyes are the darkest brown
She'd look so pretty in frills and bows
I'd parade her all through town.
Her shoes aren't tied
Her hair's not combed
Her room's a total wreck
Sometimes I really feel as though
I'd like to wring her neck!
Perhaps it's just a passing phase
Something she must go through
But if it doesn't stop here pretty soon
I don't know what I'll do!
I hope someday that I will see
My little tomboy grow
Into a beautiful little flower
That would make me smile I know.
I guess for now there's nothing else
that I can do but wait,
I guess she still has lots of time,
After all she's only eight!
How does this poem make you feel? What was your general impression?
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Don't worry about it! once she discovers a boy (or man when she's older) she'll change. I was worse that her growing up until I met my dh for the first time. I immediately started wearing dresses, putting on make-up, and other girly things. This reminds me of a christian song I listened to growing up. It talked about being patient because they're still young and, as we all do, wiil eventually change. Good luck!
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Haha, like the rhyme and rhythm of this piece, and if she's a tomboy, she's not asking you to take her shoe shopping every day so that's a positive. I'm sure in time she'll grow out of it to a degree while hopefully maintaining the free spirit and the mindset that let's her think for herself and not just follow the crowd.
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Awesome! The rhyme was great and felt very natural not forced at all. I went through that tomboy stage, and I turned out alright. I think she will be okay. It's not a bad thing to be a tomboy, she just needs some time. I think when she gets older and 'discovers' boys, it will be a lot easier on you and the dad if she is Just one of the Guys.. Rather than, being chased by the guys. This was a very endearing write and I am very glad that I got the opportunity to read it.
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Thank you!
I wrote this poem when my daughter was 8 years old. She is now 24 and quite a beauty!
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oh so cute reminds me of both my girls, my younger one is 10 but I have hope cause the older one is 23 and she can dress up quite pretty. How could I complain anyway I was a tomboy too,
Rhonda
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Thank you!
Thanks for reading and commenting. I wrote this poem about my daughter when she was 8 years old. She is now 24 and has come a long way!
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SAMANTHA and I are alike!
At 8 years old, I was the world's biggest tomboy. Stayed that way, until my mother got divorced when I was 11 and moved me into a foreign world, with cement sidewalks, trolley cars, "fast" boys who loved to play "spin the bottle".
Your delightful ditty, meter perfect, rhyme unforced, was so enjoyable, maybe because she is just like I was. I am now a woman! truly feminine!
The only suggestion for you, the title is appropriate, but had I not been a tomboy myself, I would not have opened this poem. I might think of a title that does not mention Tomboy, but perhaps a metaphoric word.
Love your talent!
Linda
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Thank you!
Thanks for reading and commenting! And thanks for the tip on the title. Funny...I wrote this poem about my daughter many years ago when she was 8 years old. I tucked it away and haven't brought it back out until now. She is now 24 years old! Turned into quite a feminine girl!
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an 8 year old is like a tomboy unless she is coddled to a tight hold, nice poem for your daughter, thank you for sharing
Linda
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