Krish Radhakrishna Poet Rhyme

The Child In Me

my inner child is a bright eyed boy,
with unkempt hair and many a ploy,
he peeps out sometimes for all to see,
that’s when I behave ‘so unlike me!’

take family dinners for a start,
when guests are many but food is short,
the boy in me hides a piece of cake,
lest there is not one for me to take!

intellectual fight! chess is on,
and my queen is threatened by a pawn,
the man in me wrestles a quick clue,
but the child in me feels rather blue!

here is a secret that I can share,
I am retired, don’t really care,
I smeared super glue on the boss’s chair,
trousers ripped, he needed new pair!

my grandchildren know what I can do,
deep within me there is a child too!
when they need ideas or new toy,
they come to consult the bright eyed boy!

03/September/2021
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David Walker September 7, 2021 at 5:03 AM A beautiful capture of Childhood. I really like your work, Krish. Krish Radhakrishna September 7, 2021 at 8:09 AM Thank you David! I am so happy to get such a positive review from a talented poet like yourself! Kind regards! Krish

Supraja Kannan September 7, 2021 at 3:21 AM Wow!!! I enjoyed reading it and I have become a fan of the child in you... Your grandchildren are so Lucky...thank you so much for sharing this fun write... Krish Radhakrishna September 7, 2021 at 8:08 AM Thank you supraja! I am greatly honoured! :)

Rama Balasubramanian September 6, 2021 at 7:20 AM Another delightful and hilarious write. Your grandchildren must be happy have you around. Is your daughter practicing? Krish Radhakrishna September 6, 2021 at 11:48 AM Thanks Rama, My daughter has two years to go.

Malabika Ray Choudhury September 5, 2021 at 5:15 AM Dear Krish, a lovely enchanting poem! I think, it's great to have a child in us - which makes our journey through thick and thin, not that difficult at all. Your grandchildren must be thrilled to share their exciting ideas with you! Btw, superglue episode is hilarious! BW ~ Mala Krish Radhakrishna September 5, 2021 at 5:54 AM True Mala! and thanks for your nice comments! The child is an asset when kept under control!

Gershon Wolf September 4, 2021 at 7:42 PM Krish -- Your poem and you and a very 'likely pair!!' ~ As in, I like you both a lot! Kudos, Gershon Krish Radhakrishna September 4, 2021 at 11:37 PM Thanks my friend! delighted with your comments! hope you are keeping well!

L Milton Hankins September 4, 2021 at 5:48 PM Another fantastic, well-written poem. I loved it; enjoyed it, Krish. I really find it hard to believe you put "super glue on the boss's chair," but....well, it must have been hilarious. Reminded me of rubbing garlic all over our school librarian's desk! Whew! Krish Radhakrishna September 4, 2021 at 11:39 PM Thanks Milton! yes, life is full of laughter but we miss it! I wanted him to stay in his chair as he often would force us to!! :) Garlic gives me a good idea! I am not done with him yet!!