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When your son steals your glory…… ~ northernmum

By reading this blog many of you may realise that I aspire to be a writer, to have my words published and my work recognised.  I have the dreams of JK Rowling but without the imagination of a Harry Potter.

Still I solider on.

I like to think I have the support of my family and that not one of them would compete against my aspiration.

Turns out I was wrong…..

My own son, my very own flesh and blood is trying to knock me off my pedestal, to steal my writing crown.

Last night after eating my pasta and meatballs I received a call, one that made me sit down to hear the words.

“A winner?” I gasped, “of a regional poetry competition?  why I don’t even remember entering…”

The man on the other end of the phone coughed, “Not you madam,” he commented, “your son has won the prize for best poem about Peace in his age category of 5-8 year olds.”

Jealously and pride competed within my soul to be the leading emotion, then pride suddenly hurdled over the green eyed monster and took over my body as I launched twin boy into the air and swung him around crying ‘you won you won.’

We celebrated with milk (him), wine (me).

It is with his permission that I give you his award winning poem….

Peace by Owen Blackmore Aged 6 and 3/4 

Mummy says peace is a quiet cup of tea,

Dad  says peace is sitting on the sofa,

My sister says peace is calm,

My nanny says peace is no fighting,

Grandma says peace is quiet.

 

I think peace is no shouting

And laying on the sofa,

And playing on the phone.

Peace is no war,

Peace is kind.

 

My loud baby sister is never peaceful.

The Kid’s a genius!

 

 

Comments

  1. Bass says

    December 2, 2012 at 12:22 pm

    Damn fine writing must be in the DNA

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 5, 2012 at 9:44 pm

      it is a family thing!

      Reply
  2. Mette says

    December 2, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    Amazing:) What a fantastic poet you have there. Just amazing:)

    http://oddparent.blogspot.dk/

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 5, 2012 at 9:45 pm

      Cheers x

      Reply
  3. Mums make lists (@mumsmakelists) says

    December 2, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    Love it!

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 5, 2012 at 9:45 pm

      good x x

      Reply
  4. Helen Neale says

    December 2, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    Now that’s true…and cute – clearly a writer in the making 🙂

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 5, 2012 at 9:45 pm

      hope so x

      Reply
  5. helloitsgemma says

    December 2, 2012 at 9:48 pm

    the kid is a genius.

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 5, 2012 at 9:46 pm

      he takes after me

      Reply
  6. Molly - Mother's Always Right says

    December 3, 2012 at 7:03 am

    VERY good! That boy is going to be the next poet laureate. Amazing! xx

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 5, 2012 at 9:46 pm

      kids a genius

      Reply
  7. Middle-Aged Matron says

    December 3, 2012 at 10:12 am

    Talent like that makes me jealous. I fear you’ll have to surrender your laurel wreath. (Quiet cup of tea indeed! We all know it’s gin.)

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 5, 2012 at 9:46 pm

      or wine, am not fussy x

      Reply
  8. speccy says

    December 3, 2012 at 11:21 am

    excellent! the boy has the gift 🙂

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 3, 2012 at 11:54 pm

      From me? *coughs*

      Reply
  9. Suzanne says

    December 3, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    So cute and VERY insightful! You have every right to be proud (he obviously gets his talent from his Mother though ;)).

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 3, 2012 at 11:53 pm

      Obviously

      Reply
  10. Looking for Blue Sky says

    December 3, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    Since it involves sofas and lying down, my son would totally concur with yours 🙂 But might not express it so well, beautifully written xx

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 3, 2012 at 11:52 pm

      I am really rather proud x

      Reply
  11. PhotoPuddle says

    December 3, 2012 at 11:49 pm

    Wow, that is honestly an amazing poem. I can’t believe it was written by a six year old. Well done to him.

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 3, 2012 at 11:51 pm

      He says thanks x

      Reply
  12. LauraCYMFT says

    December 4, 2012 at 7:16 am

    That is fab! Well done to him. Though by cup of tea he meant gin right?

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 5, 2012 at 7:46 pm

      Clearly!

      Reply
  13. WENDY MCDONALD (@wendymcd83) says

    December 4, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    What a lovely poem! x

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 30, 2012 at 10:14 pm

      we are very proud!

      Reply
  14. older mum in a muddle says

    December 5, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    That was fabulous! Guess he’s inherited your genes then? :o).

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 5, 2012 at 9:47 pm

      oh yes

      Reply
  15. northernmum says

    December 5, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    Hell yes!

    Reply
  16. Super Amazing Mum says

    December 5, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    superb!! LOVE that and think he is spot on with his interpretation!

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 5, 2012 at 9:40 pm

      aw thanks 🙂

      Reply

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