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Wisdom of Children

My handsome, grandson, Eduardo, such a clown Knows how to turn Grandma's ideas upside down. When asked: "Sweetheart, can you feel yourself growing?" His response: "Can you feel yourself shrinking", his comedic side showing! June 18, 2020 11am PST Poem # 1,251 * First Clerihew

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/19/2020 12:42:00 PM

I love this! So funny! I think you’re both clowns ;)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 6/19/2020 12:47:00 PM

Kim...you are perceptive! My daughter agrees with you. Two silles, that we are. Far from serious! I come across like that In poetry and soupmails.The loonier side, I hope to let out in writing. Not easy for me, darn!

Arturo Michael

Date: 6/19/2020 12:28:00 PM

Witty...Well done

Panagiota Romios
Date: 6/19/2020 12:42:00 PM

Arturo, it's my grandson with the wit. ))I just had to find the form to display it. Great fun!!

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 6/18/2020 8:14:00 PM

How adorable, Panagiota! You have a witty grandson. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree...Enjoyed the laugh. Blessings, Rhonda xx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 6/18/2020 8:39:00 PM

Rhonda, sweetheart~ how nice of you to say! I adore his sense of humor. Think he should be in improv. He's magic!

Ann Gilmour

Date: 6/18/2020 5:31:00 PM

Great wit Eduardo ~ inherited from Grandma methinks, haha... A lovely write dear Panagiota he sounds a great little character and your love shines through with this sweet clerihew. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 6/18/2020 5:50:00 PM

Ann, a charmer this young man is! Handsome and witty! Glad you let me know my loves shines through, Sweet poetess!

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 6/18/2020 4:08:00 PM

Thanks for the chuckle!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 6/18/2020 4:35:00 PM

Jeanne...he has a sharp wit? Glad you chuckled! You just made my day!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/18/2020 2:39:00 PM

Haha, they get bigger we become smaller. So true Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 6/18/2020 3:21:00 PM

True.....it's fun to watch them grow. I like his wit even more so.