Tag Archives: parenthood

Baby Babble (April Poetry Challenge)

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Nonsense noises And makeshift words They use to talk to us A patchwork language That only they can know Adorable and frustrating With tantrums on the rise Adding screams into the mix You push for words And clear descriptions So … Continue reading →

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Little One Left Behind

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Sitting at the table Handing out my wares And meeting with old friends The trip is more business Than pleasure While I hold a happy smile Hiding the tinge of melancholy Remembering grubby fingers And childish laughter From the son … Continue reading →

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Didn’t I Just Bathe You?

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally, I had someone darker planned, but I thought it’s the wrong route to go.  I want to make people smile today.) It has only been ten minutes Since you were rinsed and scrubbed I dried you off and diapered … Continue reading →

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Thank You (End on Comedy)

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s been a rough day with a little bit of luck.  That luck is me deciding at the last minute to go to the craft fair with my family.  If I hadn’t then the toddler would have been standing in … Continue reading →

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We Are Not Amused

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The storm last night was strong enough to wake the toddler.  This kid slept through Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Irene, and every other major storm that has come looking for him.  This nameless storm rattled one window and he was awake … Continue reading →

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Baby Fingers

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Gooey and curious Getting into everything With a mind of their own Toilet paper on the floor Cereal in the couch An ice cream scoop In the bathtub Books stacked in the morning DVDs strewn at night These little fingers … Continue reading →

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Things I’ve Learned Today

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Wandering away for 5 hours of daylight means my Reader is going to be an epic trial to read through.  I’ll do my best. I really should have bought some back-up jewel cases. While I’m treating them like soap bubbles, … Continue reading →

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I Got . . . Nevermind

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I ask the daily question Do you have him in control? I get a nod and shooed away She claims to have him To clean and work away Letting my mind wander Until the inevitable Thudding feet Crashing toys Screams … Continue reading →

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Sleep Denied

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Exhausting week With restless rests And toiling in the day Blissful weekend To recover strength Yet someone won’t allow The watcher sleeps Allowing tiny feet to wander Sticky hands find mischief Leaving messes in their wake The wrong parent sleeps … Continue reading →

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Day of Incoherence

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ll be mumbling, fumbling around today.  Thankfully, it’s a short chapter that I have to edit . . . along with what I didn’t get to yesterday.  Anyway, sleep was not a luxury that I could indulge in last night.  … Continue reading →

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