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Discussing the Birds and Bees

Both Mom and Dad felt so very ill at ease. Impotent when it came to discussing the birds and bees. Reading up on how to handle a subject so delicate, Determined to provide Johnny with knowledge accurate! Sit down, there's something we need to discuss with you, And it ain't your acne - it's a topic about which you have no clue. Nothing will be held back - we're laying everything on the table. Don't be shy about asking questions and join in if you're able. Because this matter is so important we want you to be well versed. Endure with us because we want you to hear it from us first. Excuse me Mom and Dad, save your breath, 'cause you see, Sex education was thoroughly discussed in school during my puberty! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved Placed No. 10 in Carol Brown's "The Birds and Bees" Contest - September 2010

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Date: 9/10/2010 9:15:00 AM
Bob, thank you for your entry in my contest. Congratulations on your win with this superb poem. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/10/2010 7:50:00 AM
Thank goodness sex ed takes some of the weight off parents! LOL Congratulations on your success in Carol's contest. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/10/2010 4:35:00 AM
There you GO! Always a Norman Rockwell write. You know I don't think I have ever read a write of your I didn't love! Always makes me want to go draw or paint you illustrations! Light & Love (a poetic admirer!)
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Date: 9/9/2010 10:55:00 PM
Very well said Robert. The school system has taken some of the burden off of parents by educating the students. I believe my kids taught me a thing or two if I remember correctly! Congratulations on your win. Aloha, Connie
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Date: 9/9/2010 10:38:00 PM
oh, someone else did a similar take on tis topic. I think it was Wima. Great minds thinking alike! Loved yours the first time I read it . Congrats! LUv, Andrea
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Date: 9/9/2010 10:11:00 PM
parents upstaged again!!! Cute poem Robert and congratulations. Love, joyce
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Date: 9/9/2010 6:54:00 PM
A nice beginning that sets the poem's theme. and the last sums up what you want to convey, Bob Congratulations on the win
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Date: 9/9/2010 6:47:00 PM
good one , congrats on your win
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Date: 9/9/2010 6:10:00 PM
Congratulations Bob on making the top ten winner circle. Agape, Moses
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Date: 9/9/2010 4:47:00 PM
Congrats Bob on your super win in Carol's great contest... an excellent entry ..enjoy a stupendous victory.. and may I share your spot luv???
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Date: 8/19/2010 4:51:00 PM
I've read you poem, Bob, and also Connie's comment, I got a chuckle. I wouldn't put it pass them doing a demonstration. Also I remember the SOS from the service. First time I ever ate that too, and asyou say I still love it too. Agape, Moses
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Date: 8/18/2010 9:57:00 AM
Yes Robert, these days, kids can probably teach us a thing or two. If I remember right we were not even allowed to say the word sex in school. What's next, a demonstration! Gads, I hope not. Haha. Fun poem Robert. Good luck in the contest. Thanks for your comments on my poems.
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Date: 8/17/2010 6:58:00 PM
hahaha, it ended very appropriately!! Kids know everything these days. This was one of the best ones on the actual idiom meaning of birds and bees! LUv, Andrea
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Date: 8/17/2010 1:30:00 PM
LOL -- every time I asked my mom to explain the birds and the bees, she said, "You know more than I do!" How wrong she was. Finally, at 16 mind you, I had to go to my sister. She went on and on about sperm and eggs but still didn't give me what I needed. Just call me clueless. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 8/17/2010 1:18:00 PM
Outstanding, Bob. Great write. Good luck. I wish I could do these Acrostic poems. I've tried but can't even come close. I'll just stick to Limerick and Rhyme and an occasional Haiku. I'm basically a handicapped poet when it comes to other forms. Oh well, so be it. Thanks for your comments. You guys have a super week. Una/Ralph
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Date: 8/17/2010 1:17:00 PM
We- parents- are so clueless..lol Loved your write as usual.BG
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