My Boys

Just some thoughts

                                                My Boys

I just wanted to say to my boys,

I may not always be here,

To yell at you and make you see reason,

So I wanted to say to you,

Treat women with as much love and respect,

As you would me.

Don't be a follower be a leader,

Always be kind and look out for your sister,

Like your uncles look out for me,

Be mindful of your father,

And look to him to see who and what a man is.

Because he is the best example.

I have to be honest some days I want to return you guys,

But no one would take you and I would miss you,

Even if you drive me up a wall more often than not,

Life is short and it goes by fast,

Before you know it you'll be men,

But be the best men you can be.

Think before you act,

Even if I don't we've established I'm looney,

Because every decision has consequences,

And you'll have to deal with them,

That's all I got for now,

Know I love you and I get it now "boys will be boys"

Author's Note

A thought for my two little men.

Reviews

[Miss Sharon]

A beautiful poem from a mother to her sons. I know they will treasure it as they get older. ~Sharon

[paddy d daly]

Your poem made smile, But your
Common sense knows no bounds.
Wise words and well written...paddy.

[emmajoy]

Think before you act,
Even if I don't we've established I'm looney,
Because every decision has consequences,
And you'll have to deal with them,
That's all I got for now,
Know I love you and I get it now "boys will be boys"

For me, those words jump out with amazing sincerity and are.. the heart of everything you write before it. You truly know how to lay words down that mean far more than mere letters.

'Looney' you might think.. but what a wise and adorable one! Sweet sage you are. x

[Vidya Bacchus]

You have made me very happy to read your words Emma.Thank you so very much :)

[Samuel Dickens]

Very sage advice, put tenderly as only a parent can. Your boys are lucky to have you.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you Samuel.I am lucky to have them :)

[Einstein Noodle]

beautiful! warm and heartfelt expressions of love .. honest and wise .. i have two grown men of my own ... we worry over them no matter how old they get (please note i did not say how old "I" get) .. you have reminded me to send up prayers for little men everywhere .. of all ages .. to be good as your poem asks .. enjoyed reading .. nice one!
E.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Lol...duly noted about the age.You mister Noodle will always be young because you are sweet and young at heart.Thank you :)

[Einstein Noodle]

why thank you Vidya B. .. i had my grandsons overnight and last saturday was playing "monster" with the 3 yr. old .. he chased me up on the deck and i decided with a young heart and very foolish mindset to do a round off over the rail to the driveway below .. well the body is certainly not young :} i wrenched my knee and am only today able to navigate the stairs without too much effort ..since the comp room is upstairs i have not been on it for a while ..
E.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Aww well the lenght of time I took to reply here I am sure your knee is all better.Sorry time is flying ever so swiftly away from me.Happy new year mister noodle .Hope you have a great one :)

[Einstein Noodle]

it has been a while ... shame on you ;) the year has bloomed, i ended up with knee surgery and am recovery nicely at this point .. have a great day Vidya!!
E.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Yes truly shame on me,I will surely strive to be more present.Glad to hear that the knee is coming along nicely.Same to you E :)

[icelandicblue]

Sweet thoughts for your boys. I could feel your love for them in every honest syllable of this poem. They are lucky to have you Vidya and you them. The picture feels very complete.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you so much again Blue.Your words mean a lot :)

[David Scott]

There is no other calling more noble than to raise the next generation with love and faithful intentions.
I know your "boys" will cherish this poem for years to come.

[Master K-tops]

I love this poem so much. I feel like I'm not worthy enough to comment on such a piece but I just can't hold it in. The sincerity is touching and the down-to-earth tone is the cutest thing I've ever found on this site. It felt like I was reading a letter to your kids, something which I obviously shouldn't be doing, but I guess it is just a testimony to how remarkably well it has been written. The first two lines grabbed my attention and it sets the pace for an emotional and serious advice. I'm sure they are lucky to have you and I think you'll be around long enough for them to be able to stand alone by God's grace.

[Vidya Bacchus]

You Master K are a truly sweet and wonderful friend.Thank you for your kind words they mean so much :)

[AprilRN1210]

oh my goodness, girl!!!.....such sweetness.....sincerity.... emotion.... dripping from each line... it is so dang heartfelt and moving... filled with great advice and hopes and dreams for your little men... I forgot I was reading a poem and felt like i was sitting in your kitchen chair listening to you lovingly tell us about life, love, and everything in between... this is well done!

[Vidya Bacchus]

You ma'am are the sweetest.Thank you for reading and writing these wonderful words that warmed my heart.Miss you girl :)

[AprilRN1210]

I miss you too ma'am!! and you are more than welcome.. it is always a pleasure.. from sweet to spicy you are one awesome chick! I am honored to call you friend.. ((hugs)) to ya!

[Vidya Bacchus]

Aww and I am honored to call you friend also April.You are a whirlwind of goodness that makes everyone be so glad to know you especially me .HUGS!!!!!

[Terpsichore]

Boys will be boys indeed. I have two brothers, (not so young now,) talk about in and out scrapes. Good message for your kids,

T

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you Terpsichore :)