I was sifting through a number of my older children’s poems the other day, and I re-discovered this little thing. It’s a short poem I wrote at least 6 years ago, that I never did anything with – possibly because I only wrote it for my kids (it’s based on a saying I used to tell them when they’d get hurt), but more likely because it’s probably not up to ‘publishable’-level quality.
Oh, well. I have so many projects I’m trying to find time to work on these days, I’m sure this poem will never be revised – so I figured I’d share it with you! Even though I wrote it before I found my children’s poetry voice, I still kind of like it…hope you do, too:
A Father’s Advice
One day, you just might hurt yourself;
you may fall down and skin your knee
or bump your head, or need some help.
Well, please take this advice from me:
The first thing you should always do
is try your best to grin a grin;
‘cause if you find you’re still alive,
it’s not as bad
as it could’ve been.
– © 2011 Matt Forrest Esenwine, all rights reserved
Violet Nesdoly is hosting Poetry Friday today, so be sure to stop by and check out all the links!
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Great advice. Thanks for the smile of the closing lines.
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You sound like a great dad.
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I wish I could still share this with my mother.She used to say “imagine the alternative”. Fun, Matt.
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That is good advice. I will remember to grin today!
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Matt, I think this is good advice with a humorous tone.
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Thank you all for stopping by, and for taking the time to comment! I appreciate it. I’m sorry, I’ve been tied up all day with kids and chores, but I hope you all have a nice weekend!
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What great advice–“publishable” or not!
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Thank you, Violet!
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I’ll keep your advice in mind…and keep grinning!
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Thanks, Mary Lee!
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Sound advice, Matt, and easy to remember in verse form!
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Mnemonics work! Ha, thanks, Joyce!
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