My Son, reading and life poetry
End of January
We are nearly at the end of January 2020,
Kids back at school and work has been busy.
Working on my life and working on my reading,
With my writing anthology, I’m finally succeeding.
With thanks to my writing group, the story is done,
A demon, a hospital, ghosts, the lives that are gone.
I’m hoping it’s liked enough, to be printed in a book,
Where people will read, drink tea and have a look.
Now as I sit here, my son is not at school,
With a sore tummy Wednesday, he’s nobody’s fool.
I was hoping that he would be back at school today.,
But rules say no, so he gets to quietly play.
Son unwell
He has done some reading, he read some Harry Potter,
But very soon he wanted to be back on the computer.
I thought we could cuddle up and maybe watch the film,
But he’s happier driving cars around a little screen.
Taking my daughter to school they like to run around,
I stood with my Kindle trying to stand my ground.
This last week I have travelled with Debra Purdy Kong,
Her Casey Holland books have got me, you can’t go wrong.
My reading
Casey and Lou, Summer, Stan the buses,
Mainland transport, the drama, the losses.
Book six is released on the 12th February,
Pre-order today, for Casey’s life and rebelry.
The continued balance of writing, work and life,
Ensuring that I read, adding to my strife.
I like spending my day off alone,
Safe in the knowledge it’s just me at home.
As I sit here, typing on my bed,
I have things racing around my head.
Frustrated with the noise of the computer,
The roar of cars, I need to be a better instigator.
Maybe after dinner, we can do some work together,
His fingers are typing quickly on the computer.
Years ago, I wrote poems on a typewriter,
Back then we didn’t know that computers were our future.
Life
Life has changed over the years,
We have all evolved along with our peers.
It’s not just the youngsters enjoying online shopping.
I met a ninety year old, for his Tesco order, online he is hopping.
So, today I’m going to go and make some tea,
Maybe take my son downstairs with me.
Enjoying his sick days, he is making the most of them,
Watching him relaxing, he isn’t unwell often.
I’m lying here trying to stay awake,
The house needs a tidy, my sanity’s at stake.
The washing is racing around the washing machine,
The pile of dishes is bad but really not obscene.
So back to the life of a working stressed out mum,
I know there are jobs I need to get done.
Hope you have all had a good week,
The weekend is here, now fun to seek.
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Other blogging authors that I’ve read.
Include the work of Stevie Turner
Ritu’s – debut novel – Marriage Unarranged is available for preorder – for release on 9th February
There are many others that I still need to read.
Kindle for kids – I have ordered this today for my daughter’s birthday. My son has said he doesn’t like reading. I’m hoping that seeing his sister read will make him want to read more. She has set up a book corner in her room. I’m wondering if a Kindle will be easier to read then a hard back or paperback. She had a load for Christmas including Nevermoor.
If you have tips for getting a reluctant reader to read, then please do tell me in the comments.
For more see, My life and my family poetry
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Ritu
Thank you so much for mentioning me!!!
Life is crazy isn’t it! But I’m glad you’re nearing the end of the story you’re writing!!!
Just muddling through life
That’s okay, yes life can be mad!
I submitted my paranormal anthology story last night after many revisions.. I’m hoping that it’s good enough. My novel – I need to work out the end and then start redrafting.
Ritu
You can do this!!!!
Just muddling through life
Thankyou!
debrapurdykong
Thanks so much for the mention, Marian! I really appreciate it. I can relate to so much of what you’ve written in your poetry. I was struggling to write when my children were born and through the toddler years, and then the heady days of having them both in school full time until a flu or an ear infection or something else dashed my plans. My plans were always dashed, but I kept going. They’re still dashed on some levels, which is why it takes me a few takes to catch up on reading all of the wonderful blogs I subscribe to. Now my children are grown and I’ve managed to publish a few books. And still I keep going. I recently learned that my daughter will be having a baby and will need my help babysitting, which I am happy to do. And so it starts again. Finding time to write, but this time knowing that if with a bit of consistent writing every day, a book will appear at some point. Wishing you great success in 2020!
Just muddling through life
Wow congratulations on your new baby! I finished Knock Knock last night. Felt quite ill when Casey got hurt. I really enjoyed it! Looking forward now to part 6.
Yes it’s so hard balancing everything. Today it was nearly 9pm when I finally sat down. I’m too tired to write.
Best wishes to you for 2020!
debrapurdykong
Thank you, Marian. I’m glad you’re enjoying the books. Part 6 is coming soon!!
debrapurdykong
Thank you, Marian. I’m glad you’re enjoying the books. Part 6 is coming soon!! And yes, I’m thrilled about the new baby in July!!
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