Thursday, April 15, 2010

brotherly love

i just got an email from my mother.  it read as follows:

Kara Dear-
 One of the pictures on your blog, (plus your description to me about how Nora and Max don't get along always) was an inspiration to me today to write this little "for fun" poem.  I'll attach the poem and the photo that "inspired" the thoughts that may go through Nora's head about her relationship with her brother.  Let me know what you think. 

                                    
                                  BROTHERLY LOVE

                                                 By
                                      Helen W. xxxxxxx


                      My big brother is such a tease
                      Would you kick him out or sell him please?
                      He interrupts and calls me names
                      He says he’s best at all the games

                      Sometimes he colors all over my page
                      He dresses up crazy like he’s on stage
                      He makes silly faces and sings silly songs
                      He climbs and wrestles and gets head bongs

                      He laughs at me and takes my toys
                      He runs and pushes and makes big noise
                      He likes to pinch and likes to fight
                      He bothers me both day and night

                     He must be first and have the best
                     When my friends come here, he’s such a pest
                     He snitches treats from off my plate
                     When it’s time to go he makes us late

                      But if someone else says that he’s bad
                      It really, really makes me mad
                      Because inside I surely know
                      That he really, really, loves me so!

how awesome is that?  she just whipped it up...no big deal.  i know i've mentioned it before, but my mom is quite the poet.  i need to feature more of her amazing pieces here.  i'm so blessed to have her.  the funny thing about this poem, and nora, and max...is that it reminds me of the relationship i had with my big brother dave when i was little.  what keeps me sane through the bickering that happens between these two is the hope that they will one day be as close as dave and i are.  we are great friends and i'm so grateful he is my big brother. 

7 comments:

Shawni said...

LOVE it. Yes, you're right, that Mother of yours is quite talented!

Ted and Leslie said...

This poem gives me hope that two of my kids will someday get along and be close. There are times when they get along great, but then there are times when I feel like we are holding a constant cage fight. Love the poem!

JDM said...

How wonderful is your mom!
Loved reading this Kara, thanks for sharing it.

Kristen said...

that is so cute and funny. u have a neat mom.

Ashley Richards said...

I love this Kara! I saved a poem of your mom's on my computer and just saw it the other day. This is darling! What a talented lady!

Love you - Ash

Jen Frost said...

your mom's poem actually made me cry. How perfect, I should post it up in Savannah's room. It's exactly how see feels too! Thanks for sharing you and your family with us, we love you all.

Danette said...

Love the poem! I was the same with my brother & sisters growing up, and now they are some of the relationships I cherish the most. I guess that means there's hope!

Love, Danette