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Proud kids

Posted by Highhat on December 19, 2011 - 06:47

Days of preparation,
dinner jacket,
this boy has style,
only 18 and he loves to dress up.
His mother’s apple of the eye.
He’s all done up for the
School Ball;
all his mates likewise in full dress.
They impress each other with the small touches:
Black shirt, white bow-tie, suspenders and pointy black shoes
They swap and borrow clothing items from each other.
The girls looking beautiful as only teenagers can.
Dance and booze and chat;
it works well and the atmosphere is friendly.
The party goes on for hours and in the early morning,
tired but happy, they leave to continue their merriment in the streets, stirring up the town;
looking for something to eat, even a prawn sandwich but all is closed.
Sober parents are called to pick the young kids up and drive them home to their beds.
My favourite angel is dropped off at his own place
and sleeps all Sunday.
Later I can see the photos on Facebook and am impressed
These are proud kids. Don’t mess with them…..

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Comments

skinner_jennifer | December 19, 2011 - 12:07

Hi Pia,

A wonderful poem showing a proud Mother, who I'm sure will be thinking of this moment for years to come, also a Son who will be remembering that day
in years to come.

It's great to look back on these moments and
you've written a great piece for the competition
Pia.

Thankyou for sharing this.

Have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Jenny.

Silver Spun Sand | December 19, 2011 - 13:49

I agree with Jenny, an excellent poem for that competition.

I must admit, I am lacking inspiration, completely, and can only envy yours.

Your son must have looked splendid, and your pride shines through your poem, even brighter than those, hopefully, shiny black shoes he wore;-)

Tina;-)

Rhiannonw | December 19, 2011 - 15:33

It's interesting to see you manage to weave in the necessary phrases with no forcing. Nice to hear of "merriment in the streets, stirring up the town" that doesn't get out of hand too. But this isn't in Britain is it? Rh

Highhat | December 19, 2011 - 18:11

Thanks Tina- I know you will come up with something good- so I know more than you right now

;)Pia

Highhat | December 19, 2011 - 18:14

Thanks Rhiannow- No it's not the UK- it is seldom they get into fights but yes they do- at least arguments- my son has never really had a beating. He is pretty tall and has a lot of muscle power but he is well spoken and that s important...

;)Pia

widdicombe81 | December 19, 2011 - 19:11

really good, enjoyed it.

Highhat | December 20, 2011 - 03:31

Thanks Widdicombe- so glad you enjoyed..

;)Pia

ScoZen | December 21, 2011 - 18:23

Nice one Pia.
I liked this line.

"...His mother’s apple of the eye..."

Glaedelig jul. I think?

Norm_Clifford | December 21, 2011 - 21:38

I enjoyed reading it, good one...Norm Clifford

Highhat | December 22, 2011 - 06:06

Tak ScoZen Glædelig Jul og Godt Nyt År

;)Pia

Highhat | December 22, 2011 - 06:07

Thanks Norm- glad you enjoyed. Thank you very much for telling me..

;)Pia

Highhat | December 22, 2011 - 06:10

Hi Jenny- my reply seems to have fallen out- thank you very much for the comment and the good luck wishes. Yes I am usually a very proud Mother!
Glad you enjoyed and thank you ever so much for telling me.

;)Pia

oldpesky | December 22, 2011 - 14:34

Hi Pia, this reminds me of my own young lad. Good luck in the comp.

Highhat | December 22, 2011 - 14:43

Yes there are a lot of nice kids around aren't there OP- but mine are the best of course...
Thanks for stopping by and the good luck wishes
;)Pia

MistakenMagic | January 1, 2012 - 15:09

Excellent competition entry, Pia! Ah, the joys of your family finding photos on Facebook ;-) Happy New Year!

Magic xxx

Highhat | January 1, 2012 - 15:39

Thanks Magic- have a fabulous New year 2012- you certainly deserve a lot of joy in your life and good luck with your studies.. must be fun- I remember my own days way back when- so satisfying learning all the new stuff and discussing and seeing some new aspects of the old stuff we learned in school- so good to be able to use it isn't it?

happy New year
thanks for all your lovely input from last year and your wonderful poems which are always a joy to read-

;)Pia

Norm_Clifford | January 1, 2012 - 18:54

Hey, a good one...Norm clifford

Highhat | January 1, 2012 - 19:11

Thanks Norm
Happy New year

;)Pia