Mothering

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Chaos reigned in our house when the girls were small. Daddy worked long hours and was often not there at all. When their cantankerous hour arrived between six and seven. One on my back, one on my front, praying to heaven. As I tripped over toys left after bath time joys. Now all is sane, I have my house back again. No tears, no tantrums, hair extensions or scattered clothing. What I miss most I must admit is mothering. 28/01/2017

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Lu Loo

Date: 2/11/2017 1:39:00 PM

very sweet Jean, pics are cute too- lovely girls you have. thank you and congrats :)-luloo

Jean Murray
Date: 2/11/2017 4:43:00 PM

Hold her tight Luloo. Like a Will O' The Wisp, in no time your arms will be empty. 11 is a lovely age, before they become all streetwise. Thank you for the placement in your contest.

Lu Loo
Date: 2/11/2017 1:40:00 PM

my baby girl turns 11 tomorrow and I can't believe how fast time flew...sad, yet happy... :)

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 2/2/2017 6:02:00 AM

My daughter is four years old and Im already missing her as a baby..Imagine when She'll be in her teens..They grow up so fast..Mothering..Nothing gives more aches and tired eyes than being a mother..Believe me..You know what I mean..But nothing brings more joy than being a mother..Guess those are your girls..So beautiful ..God bless...Your poetry touches the soul.

Jean Murray
Date: 2/2/2017 11:36:00 AM

I try to write from the soul Charmaine, or my broken heart. I cannot imagine a life for me without children. A husband who treated me better would have helped, but they say you can't have everything. C'est la vie.. I am happy with my lot. Thank you for your comment.

Just James

Date: 2/1/2017 10:39:00 PM

I relate so much to this poem, im at that stage of tripping over toys...lol

Jean Murray
Date: 2/2/2017 1:32:00 AM

Enjoy it while it lasts James. I am rattling around here now on my own.

Chuck Melugin

Date: 2/1/2017 8:01:00 AM

Mother's love......indescribable! Your poem.......outstanding! Thanks, Jean! My best, chuck

Jean Murray
Date: 2/2/2017 1:31:00 AM

Thank you Chuck.

Darren White

Date: 1/29/2017 2:58:00 AM

Aww Jean! Mothering.... I think it must be hard, like it was hard when they were small? But who am I to say anything, I am just a guy and far too young, so.... HUGS instead.

Darren White
Date: 1/29/2017 5:01:00 AM

Oh that sounds so wonderful, and what a poetic loving way to describe her hug!

Jean Murray
Date: 1/29/2017 4:24:00 AM

I hug you back Darren. My middle child has the most amazing hugs, now that I think of it. Cora opens her arms wide and you walk into her. Then she clamps them around you and holds you tight. A wonderfully precious roll reversal that fills me with calm.

Eve Roper

Date: 1/28/2017 8:06:00 PM

Awe, beautiful girls :) wonderful poem.... I remember those days with my three boys good luck in the contest... :) Thank you for reading my poem "Grandfather " hugs

Jean Murray
Date: 1/29/2017 4:17:00 AM

And thank you for reciprocating Eve. One line too many for the contest, but I'm happy with it the way it is.

Tim Smith

Date: 1/28/2017 12:55:00 PM

You're a mother alright...A mother of pearl...They all have your beautiful eyes.

Jean Murray
Date: 1/28/2017 2:32:00 PM

You say the sweetest things Tim.

Daniel Turner

Date: 1/28/2017 8:03:00 AM

Once a mother always a mother, Jean:) A fun read.

Jean Murray
Date: 1/28/2017 8:28:00 AM

Who's that handsome guy? Oh...I see now...it's you Daniel Turner.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/28/2017 7:42:00 AM

- You'll always be their mother ... and they will always need you - Soon grandchildren will come ... and the house float with toys again - Three lovely young ladies you can be proud of, Jean - Happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jean Murray
Date: 1/28/2017 8:27:00 AM

I am already having a happy weekend Anna-Lise. My elder brother was recently diagnosed with multiple myloma and had a successful operation yesterday to replace his C6. disc. We are all so relieved. Thank you as always for your words of wisdom.

Probir Gupta

Date: 1/28/2017 6:56:00 AM

Splendid ...

Jean Murray
Date: 1/28/2017 7:12:00 AM

OMG Probir....I'm laughing my head off. I must be Irish. I have just counted EIGHT lines....not seven!

Jean Murray
Date: 1/28/2017 7:06:00 AM

Good morning Probir. I appreciate that solitude can also be splendid. It just takes getting used to I guess. This was my first winter without at least one home for weekends from college.