THE DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES.....NOT!

Ah....the joys of parenthood!

Image via Danielle Guenther Photography




THE DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES.....NOT!

We've waited long to see your face,
To hold you close....your fingers trace.
To have you here completes our dream,
But dreams can be a nightmare!

I can't remember sleep-filled nights
Or spotless rooms...no toys in sight.
And when's the last time you and I
Had time alone? Remember?

This tiny bit of God's own love
Was sent to us from heaven above.
But just for now I'd happy be
To sleep and dream forever!
~~

Reviews

[Tom]

As regards to the dog in the photo, though comical as it may seem, there is a quite serious underlying message for folks with infants and pet dogs who all cohabit. Many dog attacks on little children are due to a build up of jealously through neglect, as 'new baby' is getting all the attention! Can happen with any breed though some are more jealous than others, and may I stress doesn't make them any lesser of a dog or companion, but you wouldn't like it yourself if your loved one suddenly began 'sharing ' their lives with a stranger !

Asides for all that, a quite exquisite, poetic rendition on the 'joys' of parenthood! ( Been there, had the T-shirt)

[Miss Sharon]

I love this review and the advice about dogs and jealousy. We had a small dog when we brought our son home from the hospital and that dog was SO jealous. He never offered to nip at the baby, but being a male dog, would "mark his territory" all over the house. We finally had to sell the dog. ~SP

[B. Boileau]

Ahhh The joys of parenting ! I doubt Henry Mancini had this in mind, or for that matter ANY parent before they became parents. But what we all wouldn't do to do it all over again...
Thanks Sharon, your a poetic gem !

[Miss Sharon]

What a lovely review! Thank you ever so much, and yes, what we wouldn't do to be able to do it all over again. ~Sharon

[Helen Crutchett]

I loved this Sharon! Those were the days! I often wish I had them back....but actually I have forgotten 'all the stressful' bits of 'brining up baby' and just remember the wonderful bits. lol But I'm sure I did!!

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you so much Helena! I sometimes wish I could go back to those days when the children were small...especially now that I've lost my son to death's unfair grip. ~SP

[Helen Crutchett]

Omg Sharon....yes....so unfair and unfathomable. We can't go back unfortunately, but memories never die, thank God.

Hugs dear,

Helena

[Miss Sharon]

Indeed my sweet friend...those beautiful memories of happier times! It's what keeps me going. ~SP

[~]

And it is all worth it!!!
I smiled at this for we all in our humanity, want to take more than give.

:) thank you for bringing back good memories! :D

[Miss Sharon]

Awww! Thanks for a lovely review my sweetie. ~Sharon

[Valentine]

Love the write and the picture. Children are a blessing that I was not fortunate enough to have. I almost died while losing my one and only. Valentine

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you for the kind review Kathie and I am sorry you were not able to have children.~ SP

[Lydia Shutter]

It's so true....children are a blessing, but they do change everything. Sleepless nights and hectic days are what they bring with them. Well written, Sharon. Lydi**

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you so much Lydi for a beautiful review! ~Sharon

[wordman]

lol,i know a lot of people that share this picture,great sharon .

[Miss Sharon]

Thanks for the nice comment Ron! Have a good weekend my friend. ~SP

[wordman]

my pleasure sharon,thanks

[jacob erin-cilberto]

we are together and have those moments often, then we have kids and those moments are but a fleeting memory---and we miss them so much...but then the kids grow up and leave, and we wish for that commotion in the house once more.

[Miss Sharon]

How true Jacob. Human nature I suppose...never happy with what we have. ~SP

[Trong Van]

It's so funny, I love this poem, yes I know, we had been through this before.

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you for the nice comment! Although my children are grown now when I saw this photo today I just had to write something. Thanks again for stopping by. ~Sharon