On Sunny Days

one for the kids.. even grown up one's

On Sunny Days

 

How I love

To sit and watch thee

On such sunny days

 

My little girl

Of seven years

Reading Shakespeare’s plays

 

With lots of

Thou’s and thines and stuff

A comic book’s not good enough

 

Oh how I love

To sit and watch thee

On such sunny days

 

 

 

Reviews

[Lorry]

And as you watch, her mother tells a neighbour "i wonder who she takes that from." Does it need to be pointed out that I am impressed by a seven year old Shaky fan, or are we just going to gloss over that? :)
The closest we ever got to a thee, thine or thou at that age, was and I do apologise, when we doubted what someone was saying and replied with the insult "thou talkeths radioactive pish."
I'm guessing your kid went to the better school.
A little gem here Neville. Im sure it will be all the better for you writing this and making a future memory for her, as a token of all the memories she has given you.

[Neville]

thanks for this mate I can't tell thee how much I appreciate thy words... you are right about those memories, but as for that better school.. well.. she was Bard..... N x

[andrew mitchell]

Fond memories are made from these moments.

[Neville]

there must have been a few, but you know what, I can't recall a single rainy day.. cheers Andrew.. :)

[Giulia King]

Oh, how cozy! I loved reading this poem. Short but full of love :)

[Neville]

absolutely, spot on Giulia, there is much love here, thank you so much for checking in and commenting... :)

[lightsong]

well I never grow up, so if I was seven or seventy I think I would be reading Shakespeare’s plays, the only difference between me and Your little girl that not now or then I will be able to write thou the right (thou’s and thines and stuff), sigh!

[Neville]

thou always make me smile, does thee, thank ye very much.... N

[Mrudula Rani]

My little girl used to read (medical) encyclopedias! Their personalities show at an early age don't they? Children are much more interesting to observe than any work of art, I think! Wonderful reminiscings of a loving Dad!

[Neville]

thanks so much for sharing that with me M.. and yes, you are absolutely right about their personalities peeking through at such a young age... N

[Mrudula Rani]

You should publish a book with illustrations, Neville.

[Neville]

what a wonderful thing to suggest... easier said than done tho.. x

[Mrudula Rani]

Not at all , you have a collection of spectacular poems all you need is a few bright illustrations of your own....

[Neville]

I have loads but am unable to upload them...

[Mrudula Rani]

I wish you could seek professional help to uploading your works!

[Neville]

sometimes, I could certainly do with professional help........ :)

[Mrudula Rani]

Only to deal with a pesky computer...

[Neville]

yeah, and that lol.... :)

[angel]

I must admit, though I was reading at a fifth grade level at seven, I did love my comic books! I was a big fan of Superman, and also Superboy, Supergirl, as well as Superbaby.
I also enjoyed Archie and the rest of the Riverdale gang, and Dennis the Menace comics. My taste, you might say, was eclectic.
I was heavily into Lois Lenski books, and Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.

Your kid was much more sophisticated than I was. My kids read a lot of Dr, Seuss at seven, but no Shakespeare. I didn't begin on him until I was about twelve.
Not that my kids were any strangers to thees and thous. My Bible is the King James version.

[Neville]

Thank you so much angel for visiting these words and leaving such relevant and otherwise splendid comments..... N

[angel]

You are very welcome, my friend. And now, since it is after 4 am, it's off to bed, me.
Good mane to ya!

[Neville]

Good mane my good lady.. sleep well..

[Chris Shaw]

I can visualise this very easily. What a pleasant scene you have created here. Dad maybe in the park or the garden watching his heart's delight reading her book. And Shakespeare as well, what an educated choice. Dad's influence no doubt.

Chris

[Neville]

ye park methinks... maybe or not maybe, that is the question.. cheers and verily so x