Having had my grandchildren, I’m now so behind
I’m still very tired, and my strength I cannot find
I’m struggling to find words; my concentration wrecked
though it was worth every minute in retrospect
I’m trying hard to read and even more so to write
every minute of the day and well into the night
I’m rather exhausted with so much in my head
but still, I greet my friends with my arms outstretched
My writing is my passion, and I don’t want to stop
Another hobby I don’t need, so I don’t wish to swap
I fell in love with words and rhyme many years ago
but I am just an amateur, so I go with the flow
I’m somewhat absent-minded; I need to pay attention
I tread very carefully and write with apprehension
I’m so grateful to my readers; you mean so much to me
You fill me up with courage and dismiss my apathy
Occasionally, I am lacking, and I can’t seem to share
Sometimes I get stuck, and I’m pulling out my hair
But with such good friends both far away and near
I have so much gratitude, and I’m full of good cheer.
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Essentially Ellie 
I love this poem. thank you for sharing as it is the strength of your heart that shines through.
Aww, thank you so much for such kind words, Cathy. That’s truly lovely of you to say. I’m so glad you liked my poem. Xx 🌷
It brightened my day ☺🙏
Thank you, Cathy. I’m pleased to hear that 😊. Xx
Take you time EET!!
take care…
Best wishes
Sending you some positive vibes
Thanks very much, Devang. Thank you, too, for the positive vibes – they are much appreciated 😊.
Good night from India
Good night, my friend.
Honest and totally relatable. Sometimes, life is just hard work.
Thanks you, Allie. I’m glad you can relate to my poem. Yes, sometimes, life is extremely hard work. I’m hoping it will get easier very soon. Xx 💕
Always good to read what you’ve written, Ellie. And I don’t know about you, but we’re still trying to get our energy back from the time our Grandson stayed with us five years ago!
Thanks, Mick. Goodness, does that mean I won’t regain my strength until my two are 15 and 13! What a thought 😊.
That depends whether they were as much trouble as our house guest!
Hear! Hear! Here!
Thank you very much, J 😊💙.
Beautiful little poem that takes me through its flow of emotions to a heartening end! ❤
Thank you so much, Layla. I’m glad you could see the cheerful end to my poem X 😊.
You have to give yourself a break for a day or two to get back into the swing of things after grandkids. Don’t be so hard on yourself. 🙂
Thanks, Melinda. I know you are right. As much as I love them dearly, I’m having a job getting my energy back again. Still, they were more than worth every minute and I loved having them here X 😊.
Dear Ellie
thanks for sharing your text. We like the rhythm of your words, well done 👍
All the best, Happy Easter
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Dear Klausbernd, I’m sorry I didn’t reply to your comment before now. Thank you for leaving me a few words and for enjoying my poem. I know you said you preferred fiction, which I only write occasionally, but I thank you for taking an interest in my blog, to begin with, anyway. I wish you a Happy Easter, too. Best wishes, Ellie 😊.
Dear Ellie
all the best and thanks for your answer
🙏🙏🙏🙏
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
For me, there’s a sweet spot of blogs… blogs to read and bloggers who read mine. Too few and I’m lonely, too many and I’m overwhelmed. I’ve been trying to expand my blogging circle recently and I’ve found some quality blogs to follow. Now I wonder if I’m hitting the overwhelmed stage again. A whole mess of them in my reader tonight.
I totally agree with you, Jeff, and I know exactly what you mean. I have regular bloggers who read my work and follow more blogs than I can realistically follow. The trouble is that I enjoy them all and don’t feel it’s adequate to read them without leaving a comment, as I know how important comments are to me. The last couple of days, I, too, have hit the overwhelm button again. I usually have time to write, but it’s keeping up with the reading I struggle with 🥴.
I have struggled with this too! I often help care for one, or more, of my three grandchildren, and when I do, it interferes with my blogging and also my walking dogs at the shelter. I feel guilty about it, but then I realize that the grandchildren come first. It really is okay to let yourself rest a bit after being with them. Your readers understand! We all have lives beyond blogging…. Hang in there, Ellie! I’m just happy to see a post from you when it comes, but I don’t fret when it doesn’t. It’s okay!
Thanks so much for your reassurance, Ann. I’m glad I am not alone in feeling as I do right now. I think I am spoilt by having most of my time to myself, so am usually free to write and read other blogs as I wish, but you are quite right, of course, our grandchildren come first. I wouldn’t change that ‘for all the tea in China’ (don’t know if you know that phrase – it might be known more in the UK). X 🌹
So beautiful & strong rythem words write ✍️ you. I inspiring. I like your rythem.
Thank you for your kind words, Rajkkhoja. I’m so glad you enjoyed my poem. Xx 🌷
You’re welcome!
I enjoy how you turn your experiences into these poems, Ellie. Glad you had a wonderful time with your grandchildren. At least you have some great memories to reflect on as you recuperate. Have a restful and peaceful Easter weekend.
Thank you so much, Davy. I appreciate your comment. Yes, I did have the most wonderful time with my grandchildren. It was my eight-year-old grandson’s very first sleepover, but he was absolutely fine) and only my granddaughter’s second sleepover with me. She’s ten. Thank you for your good wishes for my Easter. I hope you have a lovely break over the holidays, too.
Thank you, Ellie.
This is so great Ellie.
You didn’t take much of a break.lol.
Thanks very much, Granny. It was rather a short break, I know. It’s this passion I have for writing – I never seem to stop, and my mind is always working overtime. I meant to take some time out, but I just got further and further behind, so it seemed easier to come back early. I’ve been really busy all day today, so I have had little time to catch up with everyone again. Still, I have a quiet day to myself tomorrow, so I will, perhaps, catch up some more then. It’s Easter Sunday, but I don’t have many plans for this holiday, apart from my best friend coming to lunch on Monday, which will be lovely. Xxx 💓🌼💞
Take your time! What a nice community this is on WordPress! Glad to be part of it!
Thanks, Geoff. Our little corner of this WordPress land is really a rather cosy place to be. I’m glad you find it the same. I feel very fortunate to have made contact with so many lovely people here, and I agree with you in that I’m glad to be part of it, too.
Really so true said Ellie! Me too🤗👍
It’s such a sweet and wholesome poem, Ellie. Your love for words shines through your brilliant poetic and prose compositions.❤️
Thank you so much, Aaysid. I’m glad you enjoyed my poem. I am passionate about my writing, although I appreciate I’m not the most professional, but I merely enjoy sharing my simple words with others. Xx 💖
Trust us Ellie, you write wonderfully, and your words always spark a note we can identify with.
Thank you so much, Brian. That’s kind of you to say. I write partly in the hope that my work will touch other people and be something they can relate to.
You don’t have to hope, you really do touch others.
Thank you, Brian. I appreciate your words.
Wow Ellie, your talent is very impressive. If you are an amateur I take it. Your poems need to be in a book to bless so many others.
Thank you so much, Tangie. That’s so kind of you to say. I’m definitely very much an amateur writer. I would love to write a book, but don’t know where to start and couldn’t afford a publisher.
How is your wrist now after your operation? I hope it’s not too painful and that it will heal well. It must be difficult managing with just one hand. Xx 💐
Hi Ellie, check into self-publishing, which is popular, I plan to do this. My wrist is ok and wrap so tight I do not feel anything yet. After three previous surgeries, two on right and one on left, the pain will be felt after bandage and wrap are removed and therapy started. Yes, very difficult.
Lovely! I enjoyed this, Ellie. Take care, my friend.
Thank you so much, Thompson. I’m very glad you enjoyed my poem. I’m sorry I haven’t replied to your kind email yet. I do intend to do so; I’m just incredibly busy at the moment. I haven’t forgotten about you, though, dear friend X
Likewise, my friend. I also haven’t forgotten to get back at your letter. 🙂 Take your time.
Hugs 🤗, my friend.
We all love you so much, Ellie! You are a light in the WordPress world. Please be gentle with yourself 🙂
Aww, thank you for such very kind words. I do feel that my readers are so very kind to me. The least I can do is to be my genuine self and give out my love to you all freely. You all matter to me so much. Since I started blogging regularly, my world has opened up. I love that I communicate with people near and also very far away. Much love to you, my friend. Xx 💐💖
Sounds like a Christmas poem at the end. So nice to hear you rhyme
Thank you very much, Phil. I’m glad you liked it. How are you these days? I haven’t seen you on WP for a while.
Up and down, don’t feel much inspiration at the moment, when I have an idea I write.
I do hope you feel better soon, Phil. It’s hard to write when we are feeling so low. Take care.
Awesome poetry Ellie! Your work is really nice and I’m really admiring it so much! Next level💕💕
Thank you very much, Yaksh. I’m so glad you enjoy my work. I hope you are well. 💙
Your work and the way you share your thoughts is really nice Ellie!
You deserve it all! Really happy to connect with you here on Wp! I’m fine and really wanna know about you too…❤
Thank you for your kind words, Yaksh. I’m glad you enjoy my writing. I, too, am happy to have met you here on WP. I’m pleased to hear that you are well 🖤.
Yes absolutely Ellie! That’s really nice of you! Thanks dear💕💕🤗🥂😌😌