by the dozen around my skirt's hem
i carry on all day long
little children they run
by the dozen it seems around my skirt's hem
it's true
so true
have you heard the sound of six children playing in the prairie
have they danced within the garden in your sight
have they shown you their pockets filled with rocks and treasures
have you smelled the flowers she picks for you daily
have you seen the fridge filled with drawings and fingerprints on the handle
oh yes you can
you can see
little children they run
by the dozen around my skirt's hem
i carry on all day long
wiping chins and kissing hurts
talking of world affairs with the oldest while nursing my youngest
it's all that i am made of
there are times when I see the men in my life and how strong the connection isfrom my skirt's hem to my wedding ring
and how I need to let go of my skirt's hem
Love love love your poem! And you boys are all so handsome. I can't believe how old the baby is getting! He looks so grown up already.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful !!! The baby is so big now !! You have a Beautiful Family !!
ReplyDelete.....and, you wouldn't have it any other way would you Anne Marie ?!! XXXX
ReplyDeletenot for a little longer, I don't think.:)
ReplyDeleteThey are all very handsome for sure with that hardworking honest look about them. You are very fortunate...and the little one is cute as a bug!
Love this poem....I can't get over how much Jason is looking like his dad and how your boys are the spitting image of Jason. You can definitely tell there is a tight bond there. Don't let go of that hem too soon or you will have a frayed (sp) edge!
ReplyDeleteAnne Marie,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful poem and wonderful photos of the darling little one! I thought you had four boys and two girls...
we do have 4 boys...I just couldn't find a new one of the 3 yr. old...
ReplyDeleteSoulfully poetic Anne, Your boys look just like there daddy :)
ReplyDeleteHappy beautiful days to come!
Blessings.
xx
Dore
Goose bumps,
ReplyDeleteAnne Marie....
such lovely
images your
words create;
such beautiful
pictures of the
little men and
you sweetie.
xx Suzanne
Oh my!
ReplyDeleteLook at your boys resemblance! Stunning.
I do always think about you, when sometimes I feel tired and I only have 1 baby boy!
I think about you and your 6 loves and I immediately do not feel tired anymore!
It must be so difficult at times but I am sure, and that is evident in every single post of yours, the satisfaction and joy are more!
With love,
Fra
p.s. You already know that but...I love Jason's beard!! Ah ah!! ;-))
What handsome boys you have, even that big one. LOL. I like reading your blog. Smiles to you and yours , Susie
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