Jean Murray Poet Verse

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Mothering

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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Beautiful Scars February 11, 2017 at 1:39 PM very sweet Jean, pics are cute too- lovely girls you have. thank you and congrats :)-luloo Jean Murray February 11, 2017 at 4:43 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. Beautiful Scars February 11, 2017 at 1:40 PM my baby girl turns 11 tomorrow and I can't believe how fast time flew...sad, yet happy... :)

Charmaine Chircop February 2, 2017 at 6:02 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 February 2, 2017 at 11:36 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 February 1, 2017 at 10:39 PM I relate so much to this poem, im at that stage of tripping over toys...lol Jean Murray February 2, 2017 at 1:32 AM Enjoy it while it lasts James. I am rattling around here now on my own.

Chuck Melugin February 1, 2017 at 8:01 AM Mother's love......indescribable! Your poem.......outstanding! Thanks, Jean! My best, chuck Jean Murray February 2, 2017 at 1:31 AM Thank you Chuck.

Darren White January 29, 2017 at 2:58 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 January 29, 2017 at 5:01 AM Oh that sounds so wonderful, and what a poetic loving way to describe her hug! Jean Murray January 29, 2017 at 4:24 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 January 28, 2017 at 8:06 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 January 29, 2017 at 4:17 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 January 28, 2017 at 12:55 PM You're a mother alright...A mother of pearl...They all have your beautiful eyes. Jean Murray January 28, 2017 at 2:32 PM You say the sweetest things Tim.

Daniel Turner January 28, 2017 at 8:03 AM Once a mother always a mother, Jean:) A fun read. Jean Murray January 28, 2017 at 8:28 AM Who's that handsome guy? Oh...I see now...it's you Daniel Turner.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 28, 2017 at 7:42 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 January 28, 2017 at 8:27 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 January 28, 2017 at 6:56 AM Splendid ... Jean Murray January 28, 2017 at 7:12 AM OMG Probir....I'm laughing my head off. I must be Irish. I have just counted EIGHT lines....not seven! Jean Murray January 28, 2017 at 7:06 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.