Sylvia Coulstock Poet Rhyme

Little Boys

The world would be such a different place
Without the delights and joys
Of the zest for life,grubby-kneed
Fighting,tumbling little boys.

I watch outside my window
The little kick-boxers at play,
Brandishing sticks like mighty swords
As the wicked villain they slay.

In their special world of make-believe
Their super heroes they emulate,
Tiny muscles flexed,aggressive stance
And their swaggering cocky gait.

Screaming and shouting at the top of their voice
Giving each other playful hell,
The world would certainly be different without them....
But oh so quiet as well!

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Jennifer Proxenos September 5, 2018 at 10:25 AM What a cute poem Sylvia, they are certainly not made of snips and snails and puppy dogs tails! They are as loving as any daughter, naughty, but adorable. love your poems.

Richard Thomas August 9, 2018 at 4:42 AM This is marvelous. You've captured the essence of boyhood. Unfortunately there are some in our schools who would squelch that exuberance in efforts to make boys and girls alike. Sylvia Coulstock August 19, 2018 at 8:29 AM I think boys should always be allowed to be boys.I also believe in equality, yet respecting our differences. No gender is more important than the other and each has something to give and to teach without taking anything away from what and who we are. June

Gershon Wolf August 1, 2018 at 5:07 PM Such an enjoyable read, Sylvia. You certainly have just the right touch with 'boys!' Do you have sons or grandsons, perhaps? If so, I'll bet they appreciate you more every passing year!! Best wishes, Gershon Sylvia Coulstock August 4, 2018 at 9:12 AM Yes I have 1 son, 3 grandsons and 1 greatgrandson along with2 daughters, 5 granddaughters,1 great granddaughter and one on the way,phew! But I love them all,they’re truly wonderful Gershon. Thanks for your comment, take careJune x

Brandy Nicole July 30, 2018 at 8:20 PM :) Boys will always be adventurous, mighty and brave- as some girls are the same way. This is such a wonderful little poem. Thanks for the smile this evening. :) Brandy Sylvia Coulstock August 4, 2018 at 9:04 AM Glad you enjoyed it Brandy.I think kids are adorable. June x

Irfanulla Shariff July 27, 2018 at 8:18 AM Wonderful tribute to little boys, Sylvia…They are our future. Sylvia Coulstock August 3, 2018 at 11:11 AM Thank you Irfanulla,much appreciated. June

Linda Milgate July 25, 2018 at 7:07 PM What a nice well written poem without a lot overdone languange. Simple and sweet. A good poem to learn from. Sylvia Coulstock August 3, 2018 at 10:58 AM Thank you Linda your comment is greatly appreciated.June x

Harry Horsman July 25, 2018 at 5:07 PM Love this, you truly highlight a wonderful stage of children's lives, in fact take one there. Sylvia Coulstock August 3, 2018 at 10:57 AM Thank you Harry,trouble is they grow up so quickly.it’s nice to enjoy their childhood while we can. June x

Barry Stebbings July 25, 2018 at 3:50 PM It is lovely to see children in their own make believe world. Really enjoyed this one. // Barry Sylvia Coulstock August 3, 2018 at 10:49 AM Thank you Barry.It is lovely to see children letting their imagination run free. June x

Alycia Wheatley July 25, 2018 at 11:27 AM The ending made me smile. :) Sylvia Coulstock August 3, 2018 at 10:46 AM Thank you Alicia glad you enjoyed it. June x

Tom Cunningham July 24, 2018 at 8:41 AM Loved it Sylvia, got two grandsons' 5 and 6 so enjoyed this one. Tom Sylvia Coulstock July 24, 2018 at 12:49 PM Thank you Tom my three grandsons are growing up now and it’s more computer games.There is however my great grandson little enough at the moment to disturb the peace and I wouldn’t have it any other way.