Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Two Eight Year-Olds

Prince George is there at Wimbledon,
Between his folks, first row.
They’re sitting in the Royal Box
With hours left to go.

In suit and tie, though 8 years old,
He’s very well behaved,
Remaining quite expressionless
While both his parents waved.

I’m watching from the living room,
My grandson, 8, close by.
He paid attention for a while 
In shorts and tee (no tie).

He’s playing chess with Grandpa now
But asks me for the score.
Unlike Prince George, he can admit
The game (to him’s) a bore.

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John Watt July 13, 2022 at 1:57 PM quite an interesting contrast between two eight-year-olds, personally i think i'd prefer hanging out with your grandson!

Gershon Wolf July 12, 2022 at 9:14 PM Cute... although you've got to hand it to Prince George. He's being groomed for greatness. ~ Stiff Upper Lip

Linda Alice Fowler July 11, 2022 at 9:57 AM LOL. Very clever and cute Ilene. Linda

Rico Leffanta July 10, 2022 at 7:22 PM Well thought and done; now have some fun! Aloha! (The captchas code really is USA)

L Milton Hankins July 10, 2022 at 9:37 AM Wouldn't, just once, you'd like to see Prince George do something completely outrageous like every 8-year-old? Perhaps not as bratty as his younger brother who completely misbehaved in public recently and deserved a swat on his royal backside!