Welcome to My Shoe

This was written for those days when I really do feel like the Woman in the Shoe!

*****

Welcome to my shoe!

Come in and have some tea.

I’m happy that you’re here,

Adults, I seldom see.

*****

Yes, many children live here,

It keeps me busy all day.

I lost count last time I tried,

And another’s on the way.

*****

My shoe is very messy,

There are drawings on the walls.

Splatters over the floors;

I just can’t keep up at all.

*****

I could take up spanking,

But my arm would soon be tired.

I find it so much easier

To let them all run wild.

*****

There are days that I envy

Families with two or three,

Even childless couples

Sometimes appeal to me.

*****

But my life is a choice I made,

And I’m happy with what I do.

So come have some tea with me,

And welcome to my shoe!

*****

(written July 6, 2006)

Published on October 6, 2006 at 3:11 am Comments (13)

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On October 25, 2006 at 12:41 am sarah flanigan said:

Oh I love this, Jennifer. Absolutely adorable. More tea please and pass me the cookies. 😉
sarah
On October 25, 2006 at 1:33 am winterland said:

Thank you Sarah! Cookies and tea headed your way!

I wrote this one shortly after I found out I was pregnant yet again. Laughing at myself helped me deal a bit!

Jennifer
On October 25, 2006 at 3:05 am Carol said:

Hi,

I wandered onto your blog from In His Hands. Your little poem is cute.

Blessings,

Carol

Carol,

Thank you and welcome! Please feel free to come back and browse around as often as you like! 🙂

Jennifer
On November 3, 2006 at 5:54 am poet1013 said:

Jennifer,

You are my first blogroll! I love tea and your poetry…

Alison

Alison,

I feel so very honoured! Welcome to my Shoe!

Jennifer
On January 17, 2007 at 2:03 pm naturalhigh said:

Hey! I have a blended family with stepkids, so I can relate. Sometimes I need a shot of bourbon in my tea, if you have any.

Bourbon you say? Now that’s a sanity saver I’ve never tried. I may have to go buy some, just for you of course… 😉

Thanks for the visit, and you are welcome back to My Shoe whenever you like. The tea (and bourbon) is always on!

Jennifer
On January 20, 2007 at 7:50 pm lolly said:

Jennifer, I had to put up a little post to share your Soap Bubbles poem!
Cheers!

Oh my Lolly! I feel so deeply honoured and humbled. Thank you!

Jennifer
On February 5, 2007 at 6:53 pm kuntrygurl said:

Love your poem. It is cute.

Thank you Kuntrygurl!
On February 5, 2007 at 6:54 pm kuntrygurl said:

I subscribed to you and added you to my blogroll. Hope to get to know you better.

That is very sweet of you! Please don’t be turned off if the site doesn’t change much in the coming weeks. I suggest you read through Life News and the dated links below it if you wish to know more. 🙂

I tried to go to your site but each time I click on your link I just get sent to the WordPress page. I’ll try again later, hopefully it is a short lived glitch!

Jennifer
On February 8, 2007 at 8:45 pm spasmicallyperfect said:

I could read this one until I’ve learnt it by heart. Love it (as mentioned before). Really have to make an effort to look at your other treasures…… until then, be well, and thanks for all your support so far. SP

Thank you Sp! I’ve been enjoying your site as well!

Jennifer
On February 9, 2007 at 12:02 pm Suresh Gundappa said:

This sen master at work!

tea and awareness

poetry and consciousness! beautiful

I know of no sen masters Suresh! Only person here is a simple Mom trying to make sense of her path and have a bit of fun along the way! 😉

Thank you for your visit!

Jennifer
On April 20, 2007 at 1:04 am agarithia said:

really like your poem (though I’m not much of a poet myself.)

I DO feel welcome at your shoe!

~agarithia

I’m glad to have you come and visit, anytime you like! Feel free to check out any of the other pieces listed on the right, as well as the links to the archives. Some of the older poems need a little dusting now and then! 🙂

Jennifer
On April 7, 2008 at 2:49 am Jo said:

What a heart-warming poem and delightful blog… I’m so glad I found my way here!

Welcome Jo! I’m glad to have you visit. 🙂

Jennifer
On December 18, 2010 at 6:45 am metallullaby said:

This is so interesting. I have found my blog so many years later, saw your comment, and I love your poetry as well! Beautiful.