A train journey

By Rhiannonw

Sat, 28 Apr 2012
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4 comments
 

One is nearly two,
and two are three,
then there’s Mum,
and also me
– to help.
How long will it be?
trying different seats,
exploring,
views from windows,
rain is pouring,
raisins, oranges, and crisps
in-between some juicy sips;
one wants loo, so all three go,
one turns up her nose, says ‘No’
doesn’t like the smell, but then,
soon she has to go again,
youngest wants to sit on in her nappy,
copying her sisters makes her happy!
I have a little treasure trove
of different toys
(I had three boys)
so one by one,
and three of each,
in the bag to reach,
engines, cars
(racing round the table,
up the window bars,
up my face, and down my arm
try to keep from harm, keep calm;
take out books, some new,
(and back to the loo),
entertainment for the coach,
mostly smiles, with no reproach –
do they remember this story of Alfie?
and memories stirred, as they hear (cannot look),
the jokes in this ‘hide-and-seek’ picture-book?

Certificate U
Poem
Families

Comments

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
This really brought back so many memories for me, Rhiannon. We used to go by train from London to Southend about once a year, and I was always being told off by my mum for putting my face too near the open window and getting smuts all over it. Very much enjoyed;-) Tina

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Thank you, Tina. Quite an experience helping with 3 under-5s that aren't your own! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

A brave train journey with your three granddaughters, I am presuming. It sounds like a lot of fun, but hard work too.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Actually, no, not my own grandchildren. I had been asked to help out with a family, through 'Home Start' at the time of the twins' birth as it was thought one would be disabled, from the scan. Actually, her problem had more or less sorted itself out by birth, to the amazement of the doctors and she was the liveliest of the lot. (There was a younger sister by the time of this tale) A train journey was such an excitement for them - I think we were going to Birmingham for one of her checkups, and her Mum thought a train might be easier with all of them than finding the carpark again, so she was glad of my joining up for the journeys! Rhiannon