In addition to Mr. T taking sophomore English in his high school class, he is also taking the first half of junior English on-line via a large university. I’m really impressed with his drive for his education, and I’ve said extra prayers for him with everything on his plate, but sometimes, even the extra work is fun.
Tonight he came in and asked if I would help him write a poem for his on-line class – and he did such a good job, I have to share!
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I crawled all day through thick brush and thorny vines
To see her eyes that are so divine
I evaded predators big and small
Fast and short, round and tall
With me I carried my parcel and a sack
Full of dishes and utensils and a tasty snack
After a long days journey to see my sweet
I pulled out a blanket and set up a feast
Once the dishes were placed and the last candle was lit
I crossed my six legs as I prepared to sit
Then I looked up, saw her crawling towards me
And I had to shout “Oh, no! Lookout! The branch is falling from the tree!”
Crisis averted she gave me a hug
My one and only, my little lady bug.
Sometimes it’s the little things that make the days brighter. After he finished his assignment, he came back to the living room and we talked. Not about anything special, the book I’m currently reading, his extra-curricular activities and such, but it is so nice that even after all this time, and through the teenage years, my son still wants my help and likes to sit and talk to me. 🙂
You two are awesmazing! Fantastic poem too. 🙂
Thanks! 😉 It was really fun!
You two make a great team! He clearly thrives in his moms support and love. I lived getting to read his words
Thank you!!!
What a difference being a teenager and a 10 year old boy. Jake would have written about crushing the bug and then it would have made a farting sound. Love those special moments, thanks for sharing 🙂
hahahahha – it’s amazing how they change and grow!
Mr T is such a darling! Like many readers here, I admire your bond with your son. That is so reassuring as a mum that she has done a great job raising kids! His poem is lovely. I hope he continues his drive and passion for education.
Thanks Christy! I feel really blessed to have him! 🙂
Nice! I’m also impressed with his drive for education. When did people start promoting the idea that learning is not fun??
I love the poem 🙂 .
Thanks! I’m getting to know the counselor and VP at his school really well at this point!
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“Has a kind and sensitive heart” on my phone typing today 🙂
Thank you so much! He is such a left-brain person that I love when he shows his creative and sensitive side!
What a beautiful poem! I can tell he had a kind and sensitive heart. Well done Kate for raising such a wonderful young man!
I bet you are extremely proud of him. You have to be.
I really am! I’ve been blessed that he is such an awesome kid!
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You’re lucky. Most teenagers just want to be in their rooms playing video games. I guess you’ve raised him right!
Thanks! I am trying my best, but I have been very blessed with this guy!
I so applaud his passion for education and work ethic. You have a great kid!
Thanks! 🙂 Most days I do too!
His poem is great! I smiled when I read it.
Thanks! Not bad for a teenage boy, huh? He liked writing it so that you didn’t know that it was a lady bug until the last line – that just kept him cracking up!
This is awesome. Your son is lucky 🙂
Thanks Aussa! He’s a pretty cool kid!
Nawwww so lovely. I hope my son wants that as a teen!
I was feeling pretty darn special last night!
What a talented and gifted grandchild I have!
Yes you do! He did such a great job! I really loved how he printed off a copy and brought it to me letting me know “I know how you will want your own copy.” 🙂
What a sweet poem! I loved it!
Thanks Kari! Mr. T told me when it was over that he had no idea I could write poems! LOL, I told him he did most of the work!
It’s obvious you guys have a close-relationship. Little T and I are close too, I do hope though that we retain the closeness, the kind you and Mr. T have.
Thanks for your kind words – I really think I’m blessed to have such a great son, and I bet that you and little T will always be close, she’s growing up so well!
I love this. I know how much I enjoy collaborating with my daughter. We have several different things going between us, and we’re half way around the world from each other. That mother/child bond is amazing! So glad you have it in your life!
Oh, I love that you and your daughter still work together even though you’re half way around the world from each other – that fills me with such hope! Thanks Deborah!
That was cute! I can smell love in the air! I certainly hope that my son and I will have a great relationship when he grows a little bigger just like you guys!
Thank you so much! I thought that he did a great job, too! 🙂 I guided and had some input, but it was so much fun to work on it together. I’m trying to make and effort to be present when he is around, because I just don’t want to ever take these times for granted!
This was awesome! Such a lovely poem, made me smile so can imagine how great it made you feel and those shared little moments 🙂
Awe, thank you Yvonne!! It really filled up my heart! He went and typed it up so he could submit it to his teacher, and came back out with a printed copy for me, and another one for himself! It was too cute!
That’s cool.
Is the poem dedicated to someone – a girl perhaps?
You know, after he typed it up and submitted it on-line, he came out with a couple of printed copies… He gave me one (because he knew I’d want a copy) and then he proceeded to put another copy in his wallet… I think perhaps a girl may be graced with that poem today!
Go T!!!
Awww, great poem!
Thanks! I had fun helping him with it, he was just having so much fun!
Wow, great poem! I loved it. He’s a great kid, I hope my kids ask for help and want to hang out with me when they’re teens too. So sweet. xo
Thanks! I’ll admit that I was surprised when he came out of the office and asked if I wanted to help, but I’m so glad he did! It was pretty awesome! I just felt so very blessed!
I enjoyed the post, the poem, and the picture! Thanks so much.
Thanks for stopping by! I’m waiting for him to get out of the shower so I can pass along the praises!
Your kid and mine sound alike (except mine has horrible grades). Love the mother-son bond!
(and I love your hair color!)
Thanks! When I tell people it’s purple, it’s hard to explain that it’s not a violent purple! And, I love our bond, too! 😉