A Poem I wrote.

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Margaret Pilkington

Beacon of light
Overlooker
Just so that the little thunderbolt didn't feel too slighted at the attention his new baby sister was getting, we bought him some outdoor toys. He has just discovered outdoor play and we are struggling to keep him in the house when he is here.......he can almost open the backdoor......so we have started to keep it locked.

We bought a sand pit/paddling pool, and a trike with a trailer on the back........he loves ferrying bits of stone and wood about the back yard.

What has this got to do with a poem I hear you say........well, it will all become clear.

We've got a New Baby at Our House.

We've got a new baby at our house,
And nobody asks what I think.
She's called Marnie Eve........
A girl, I believe.........
Her clothes are all frilly and pink.

We've got a new baby at our house,
She sleeps in my old bassinet.
She's wrinkled and pink......
A girl........I think,
I'm not sure if I like her yet.

We've got a new baby at our house,
And I've to be gentle and kind.
Not sad and glum........
Because she's pinched MY mum,
And I've to pretend I don't mind.

We've got a new baby at our house,
Now girls outnumber the boys.
I just hope she can fight........
And sleep through the night......
And I hope she's brought her own toys.

We've got a new baby at our house,
And I can't do just as I like.
I've to be brave and good......
Like all big brothers should.
At least I'VE got a new bike!

So now you can see where my ramblings were going.
After I wrote this I printed it out onto parchment, added a picture and gave it to his Mum. I think she liked it!
 
Awww...I think that is so lovely. You have really "caught" how I would imagine a little boy feeling about a new baby sister.
 
I love the poem. It seems to capture the mood perfectly. I can just see a toddler with a glum expression on his face contemplating this new additon to the family.
 
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