Margarita Lillico Poet Couplet

Something About Me

Not very humble but I dare say out loud - 
There is something about me of which I’m proud. 

That’s not what I asked for, much less than I sought - 
Iron clad patience I was patently taught. 

So much by my parents, more so by my friends, 
A lot by my husbands through break ups and mends. 

I considered I was quite well equipped til 
My girls, taking over the throne, bent my will. 

I, from that fresh irreversible point on 
Participated in patience marathon. 

Note, that in that blind-sided, nerve-racking run 
In full compliance I was the only one. 

The first lesson taught in a blink of an eye - 
Life was neither ‘bout me, nor myself, nor I.

A brand new concept was born -  “at any price”,
Under sophisticated name “sacrifice”. 
(And no, no compromise) 

While braiding hair and cuddling I had no clue,
Grownup daughters’ ups and downs would be mine too. 

Three of them, plus me, plus hectic hormones’ kick -
Ride to hell and back, never mind thin and thick. 

Long run didn’t run out of patience punning -
My girls grew up and I grew old - still running! 
  
P.S. 
Patience paid off, it excelled with my offspring - 
Now my grandkids get away with everything! 

March 23, 2023

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John Gondolf March 24, 2023 at 5:40 AM Having children requires a lot of patience; I am still learning. But you my friend have done well by your girls!

Joanna Daniel March 23, 2023 at 10:31 PM Nothing to test your patience like children, Margarita, you are blessed to have three girls:) P. S: couldn't open your latest soupmail again!!!

Anne-Lise Andresen March 23, 2023 at 11:25 AM -... smiling ... ... almost the same highway as mine, Margatrita :) - hugs Margarita Lillico March 23, 2023 at 12:02 PM I bet it’s the same parental pot of miscellaneous minor ingredients we are in:) Raising the glass to all of them! Love conquers all!

Daniel Turner March 23, 2023 at 10:19 AM Funny! Very well written, Maggie. I am certain every parent will be able to identify with this one. Especially the "sacrifice" but in the end, it all works out because payback is hell. (spoiling the grandkids) Margarita Lillico March 23, 2023 at 11:59 AM Payback is worth it:) Thank you!