Last Commented Family Poems (502)

Old man I see you there
Looking out with your ambitious stare
Wondering if you would like to share
A word or two if you may spare

What brings you here upon this view
His response quick witted as if on cue
I'm watching my son and his sons too
Play in the ocean as I still do

Ahh a surfer I see with anticipated glee
As I begin to unravel his history
A kayak his choice of toy to be
Not bad since he was near seventy

Grew up here in this coastal town
Watched the changes all around
How structures moved the sand up and down
And rock walls grow where banks were once found

I used to jump of the rocks in the early year
But it's all different his persona not to fear
It's still a beautiful place to endear
I come to refresh my mind and clear

Any pictures you may have of the past
The question struck a chord as I did ask
There is one I still have that will outlast
All others as if a spell it did cast

It was taken back in seventy four
With a mate of mine I used to adore
Sharing some weed through an open door
Of an old beat up ute and the ocean before

But his grandson limps up from the beach
Hobbling along with words out of reach
And just like that he redirects his speech
To learn the words his grandson will teach...........

A caring love, between family hold
Past to present, meek and bold
Carried memories, times shared
Remembered by those, who care

Family members, were born and died
Today's majority, active and alive
Of new ones joining, in marriage
Some carrying, life's baggage

Compassion and love, within number will
Act as glue, blood and commitment seal
Babies born, happy-sad-forgotten times
Weaving magic, through genetic lines

Reaching-holding, memories past
Ensures precious bonds, of family last
Throughout generations, together hold
Good and bad times, splintered with gold

Genes or nurturing, may control
Outcome of future, blend of souls
We have the choice, our selection
Personal progress, in many directions

Now neglected, the family returned
Time to move on, some past burned
Memories would linger, never erased
Yet these moments in time, act dazed

The heart of the home, had already left
Over the years, no more than guests
Passing through till today, now it ends
For this short time, they'll not defend

Each other- now pressure, joins the mix
Emotions are high, and feeling sick
They try to push on, but memories halt
Pleasures they remember, comfort is sort

Whatever the outcome, it has to be
Closure a journey, but whatever they see
Jolts from childhood, stirred come alive
Aware that in future, only memories survive

Another chaotic morning
Why am I so surprised
It was also like this last night
When I closed my eyes

It was like this in the arvo
When I told my kids

"Put your shoes where you'll find them"

Of course not one kid did

Mum is just a word they say
It's their reaction from breathing
I hear "muu-uum! " thousands of times per day
And they hear muu-uum screaming

Our house is always crazy
Dysfunction at its best
But if you look behind that
You'll see, there's love in all the mess

To reproduce
involves seduce
Condom misuse
And egg produce
Nine months womb use
Labour induce
To introduce
New life let loose

No maiden shall be left behind.
She can run but she cannot hide!
It's castle law..
Article 15
Section 24

Cafe

my special son you try everyday to understand the world by your way i know it is not Always easy for you how many times i did fight for you for a place in this crazy world how many times i need to explain strangers who u are they judging you before they know you how many times i stay on your bed to dry your tears because you dont know the world behind you damn world but remember Always i love you the way you are not how you look i dont care i hope 1 day you wil find your way in this damn crazy world son i love you

have no answer
loop in endless circles.
make no sense to me

and yet I have hope for a miracle.
hope for tomorrow
that I could have a family

and yet this family well
be not perfect
we well have fights, spilled juice
broken cars , empty wallets

and yet when I pray
could it all get better today ?

Do you remember...never forget

Do you remember when daddy used to braid your hair?
And do you remember how daddy...
Taught you how to ride your bike

Do you...remember how I taught you how to drive?
And son, do you remember how we used to
Write lyrics in the middle of...the living room
Do you remember?

And do you...remember you used to say pop's
I need to talk to you for a minute...yeah
Do you remember?

Do you remember how you were playing in the mud
And daddy came to clean you up...do you remember?
Never forget...
Baba loves you!

Where are you hiding, my darling?
Are you missing me, your other half?
Let's come as one to fill our hearts
To show each other that love is true.

Full of me? I've not yet been through
Waiting for the crew to sail on the ship
Keep exploring until we finish
Inspire next generation with endless stories

My biggest dream, oh you know it's family
With cozy nights with frequent smiles on face
As the home nothing can replace
Will you be my roommate for life? ??