“Dad! Mum!” (IP)

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Sat, 10 Aug 2013
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10 comments
 

His Dad could
fix most anything
with bits of string
or glue or screw
and wire or nail
– and if that fail,
with lots of tape:
he’d somehow get it back in shape,
bring toys to life again …

his Mum could
fix cuts with a kiss,
find words to calm
a playground storm,
a balm for sneers
that hurt and harm
like stones and sticks,
and hearts that burn
from shame or fears …

… they’d match and mix
in the things they’d fix
… in fact, not bad –
his Mum and Dad.
 

Certificate U
Poem
Families
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)

Comments

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
This is a lovely take on the I.P., Rhiannon, and true of so many couples. Very much enjoyed. Tina

 

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on
Light and sensitive poem. Lovely Rhiannon. Just like my Dad! Linda

Linda

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Thank you, Tina, glad you enjoyed. And Linda, I must read about your Dad! I've seen the piece there, but haven't read it properly yet I'm afraid. I thought it might seem like the Dad here! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
I've just noticed the 'like' and the cherries. Thank you! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Denzella on
Hello Rhiannon, This is a lovely slice of life poem that illustrates the best things about strong, happy families. Much enjoyed, Moya
 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Thank you for that nice comment, Moya. I'm glad you enjoyed it. regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,  I agree with Linda when she said this poem reminded her of her dad, it did remind me of mine too.  Also the bit about Mum fixing cuts with a kiss...how right those words are.  Where would we be without them?  Great poem and full of love.  Thank you for sharing this beauty.  Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny. I'm very glad it brought back happy memories. Tough but worthwhile job being parents! Often appreciated much later! regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

This is a lovely little poem. So nice to have fixing roles for both mum and dad.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Jean. Glad you enjoyed. Rhiannon