Tag Archives: parenthood

Grubby Fingers

Sticky and wiggly Getting into everything Leaving prints on the wall Spreading paint along the window And in his tangled hair Flushing toilets That whisks a roll away Editing and posting When my back is turned All the while he … Continue reading

Posted in Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Swiss Army Dad

Dads can be a jungle gym Or a simple slide Trampolines when they lie down Ladders when they rise Rollercoasters down the hall And horses on the lawn As the sun goes down they settle in To be the couch … Continue reading

Posted in Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sleepless Night

As the snow comes down Pelting life with cold The son forces us to rise A mess that cannot wait Caused by an apple Sinisterly lurking in his depths Maiming his protector Whose woolen form Has seen the worst of … Continue reading

Posted in Poems | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Part 1 of Entry into ‘Speakers Ball Challenge’: Postpartum Depression Article

Part 1 of Entry into “Speakers Ball” Challenge: http://cherispeak.wordpress.com/2013/01/28/speakers-ball-bloggers-challenge/ The term postpartum depression is seen as a terrifying nightmare for women marked by mood swings, anxiety, fatigue, and, in some cases, suicidal thoughts.   Traditionally, this condition is given the cute … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Attack of the Munchkin

This is really just going to be a simple question for any parents of young children who are also writers or simply work from home: How do you get stuff done when your kid is home, shows no signs of … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Declaration of the Parent

Today I sit On very little sleep Roused before the rooster By the toddler’s call Unable to appease him Or run him out of steam Before the sun appears And ends my hope of sleep

Posted in Poems | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments