Thoroughly Poetic Thursday
Teddy and Angel Sammy from Two Spoiled Cats provided us with another photo of a chaotic family scene for our inspiration photo this week. If the original wasn’t crazy enough, I decided to add some of the Kitties Blue (Sawyer, Lisbeth and Audrey nibbling the Goldfish crackers on the carpet). Unfortunately, they didn’t make it into the poem, which I am not particularly happy with. Here’s the photo followed by my poem.
A Mother’s Lament
Life as parents can be stressful and tough.
When it comes to sleep, we never get enough.
Two kids were supposed to be easier than one…
they’ll entertain each other, so we can get chores done!
But nothing about this has simplified our lives.
I often feel like one of those desperate housewives.
Hubby comes home from work with energy depleted,
making me feel even more defeated.
We’ll each just take a quick, little nap
and pray there won’t be some horrible mishap.
An hour later:
Oh my heavens, look at this mess the kids have made
I guess I shouldn’t have expected them to behave!
© Janet Buickerood Blue – 03/27/2024
Each week Angel Sammy transmits his poem from the Rainbow Bridge to Teddy for publication. Sammy always writes a terrific poem, so you don’t want to miss reading it. Please stop over to Two Spoiled Cats, by clicking on the poetry badge, to check out Sammy’s poem and get the photo for next week’s challenge.
Thankful Thursday
Kitties Blue and I look forward to sharing our thankfuls with you each week.
Sue & Janet
I am thankful this week for having the opportunity to go to lunch and spend time with one of our past next door neighbors.
Kitties Blue and I are always thankful for your support, comments and friendship.
Thanks for joining us today. We look forward to seeing you again tomorrow.
We will be participating in the Thankful Thursday blog hop hosted by Angel Brian. Click on the badge below to join in the hop.
It’s not easy with kids, and yes, you are almost always short of sleep.
I’m glad you had a good time with your former neighbor.
I really enjoyed your poem, you nailed it! Such nice thankfuls and how cool to meet up with an old friend. Thanks for joining Angel Brian’s Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
What a fun poe-em Aunty Janet!
You an Miss Sue look furry happy an shiny inn yore foto!
***purrss*** BellaDharma an ((hugss)) BellaSita Mum
That was a fun poem. Glad you got to have lunch with an old friend. XO
We always enjoy your Kitties Blue additions even if they didn’t make it into the poem.
The Florida Furkids with love and whisker kisses to Sawyer from Noelle
Excellent poem, and kitties draped all over make the scene more complete.
I think a lot of parents can relate to your poem.
What a perfect poem! I’m sure the Mom and Dad napping on the couch will appreciate that a couple of the Kitties Blue not only cleaned up the snacks on the floor but kept an eye on the kids at the same time. Nice you got to visit with a past neighbor – friends are ALWAYS friends even if they move away……..
Hugs, Pam
Ha! Quite a scene and fun to see your cats there; no doubt any cats around would quickly join in! Good poem, and it’s always good to see friends!
I love how some of your kitties are right in the midst of all that chaos!
Great poem!
Nice that you got to go out with a friend.