Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Out of the Mouths of Babes

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Out of the Mouths of Babes...






When I get to the part
where you die...


I am going to run
down to my room


jump up on the bed
and wait






Told to me
with a solemn expression
but one indicating some relief
in having worked through
one of life's more intricate mysteries...


and said
whilst demonstrating
a spread eagled pose...







I hope that when
I get to this part in my life
I will have the energy
to do the same...




Oh Happy days



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42 comments:

  1. Delwyn: Sounds like a good plan!

    Children are so wise with minds uncorrupted by ego defenses.

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  2. hello delwyn - that's what life is like with no filters - on experiencing or expressing in or out! it's cool that the little person sees life as a narrative. how do children know time as an arrow so early? hmmmm. have a peaceful day. steven

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  3. I picture you as being one that could and will Delwyn!

    My grandchildren have given me moments of clarity in my life...their innocent expression of their thoughts and perception of life make me listen!

    Smiles always,
    Wanda

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  4. Hello Bonnie

    I miss that innocent way of experiencing life, through my children...

    Happy days

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  5. Hi Steven

    Yes he did see time as a continuum but he failed to consider his own life as one...interesting...he only knew life as a young child...and so that's what it was and would be...hmmmmmmm

    Happy days

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  6. Hi Wanda

    yes you must have had some lovely discussions and chats with them...and a little different to being the mother too...where there is that power imbalance - perhaps it doesn't appear that way with grandparents as much...children can be more open...I hope so...I am going to love it ...when I eventually am a grandmother...

    My walking Buddie is down in Brisbane awaiting the arrival of her first grand child...it is so exciting for her...

    Happy days

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  7. The thing I love about children is they never pull any punches, They say what they say weather they understand it or not.

    He is a cutie with his missing front teeth.

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  8. What a wise little person. How do we start out so smart and end up so silly sometimes? xv

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  9. Teaching kindergarten I hear little gems all the time.

    Earlier this year while graphing their ages, the question of my age came up.

    When I told them how old I am, one girl turned to her cousin sitting next to her and said quietly,

    "57! He's almost dead!"

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  10. Oh yes, my grandchildren delight in coming over to tell us we're 'old'.

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  11. If you want the truth, ask a child! Very cute picture.
    Sunny :)

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  12. What a cutie! Unabashed and a deep thinker for the age. It always amazes me the thought process and the final outcome that children have!

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  13. How very sweet. Innocence and a touch of realism.

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  14. Me again Delywn...I just read your "Get a Life" post of March 2nd...and you have stated exactly how I feel, although I have never worked outside my home and only graduated 12th grade(but with high honors mind you) it could be me and my thoughts you speak of! So glad I read it!

    Smiles,
    Wanda

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  15. Charming and hilarious. Especially your response.

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  16. I love children, they are pure genius.
    And look at that smile!

    Ciao lovely
    Lola xx

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  17. Hi Liss

    Yes they have an unfettered enthusiasm and honesty...that is so charming...

    he is 29 now!!!where did all that time go...

    Happy days

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  18. Hello Vicki archer

    Oh I thought you were Vicky W...how nice to see you...

    if only we kept some of that wisdom...

    Happy days

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  19. Hi Dan

    almost dead eh...you'd better get a crack on then and get everything done that you want to... Beloved and I had a good laugh over that comment...

    Happy days

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  20. HI Ellen

    I don't have any grand children yet so when they do come I am going to be leaning toward ancient...


    Happy days

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  21. Hi Alicia

    My son # 2 is now 29 - a big strapping man...But often I still see him as this ancient souled little boy...he has a real freshness about his thinking - naivety perhaps but delightful...

    Happy days

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  22. Hi Nancy

    and very practical too - why your mum is there downstairs and you are in your own childhood bed surrounded by all your toys...he must have felt a great sense of comfort in his home ...

    Happy days

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  23. Hi Wanda

    I'm glad you see eye to eye on that topic...all those unacknowledged contributions that we make to the family and the home and community, and those that don't ever merit mention...

    Happy days

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  24. Hi Lou/Lynne

    Yes I hope I have a bit of spring left in me for my later days...

    Happy days

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  25. Hello martin

    you must hear some beautiful gems from your grandchildren...write them down...they become good talking points at family occasions...

    Happy days

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  26. Hello Lola

    are you keeping notes of the beautiful things your little fellow says...

    This son was and is a real charmer in that innocent, real and natural way...

    Happy days

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  27. Hello Sunny

    Do you have grandchildren Sunny...
    I don't yet...careers and houses must be attended to first...

    Happy days

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  28. And we all see things through our own particular set of filters, whether due to inexperience and lack of filtering, or the filters acquired through unconscious or conscious choice.

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  29. Just. Fabulous. My youngest are both 6 and days are filled with such as these.
    Thanks for sharing this one.

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  30. "Treat children like adults, and adults like children."

    You are wise to treat their words so gently, teaching them to trust that you are a safe place to be.

    Priceless, Delwyn!

    Aloha

    Comfort Spiral

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  31. Was that your son when he was little, Delwyn? I think it's amazing that he dealt with the fear of losing you in such a healthy way (amazing because he was so young): he created a scenario for the event. Honestly, I think it's hard to lose a parent at any age, Delwyn. Take great care of yourself in every way. LOVE

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  32. Hello meri

    so in children their perception for a small time is relatively untainted...

    Happy days

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  33. Hi Titus

    well cherish those comments and collect them...you won't regret it...

    Happy days

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  34. Hello Cloudia

    My kids are adults now...but I love to remember their charm and cleverness as naive children...its refreshing...

    Happy days

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  35. Hello Margaret

    Yes this is son #2, who is now 29 years old and a big fellow...with a big heart and wonderful way of seeing the world...

    Oh Margaret I think you misunderstood...he was talking about the preparations if he should come to the part where you die...
    He was thinking of himself...

    Happy days

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  36. In answer to your question, yes~ I have a booklet filled with wonderful phrases, word interpretations and humor. We will enjoy reading it in the future together.

    Very happy days indeed
    Lola xx

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  37. Children know what adults have forgotten. Very wise, indeed.

    Hugs,
    Angela

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  38. Oh, Delwyn, I'm sorry! That is how I interpreted "the part where YOU die..." I wondered why none of the bloggers commented on your impending demise! Well, the fear of death is truly painful no matter whose it is, and how great he could begin to deal with it then so the fear already lessened for him. I do hope it's that easy... LOVE

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  39. This is beautiful. But it makes me sad at the same time. Perhaps because I once had to tell my children that I might in fact die and how heart wrenching that was to do. Just picturing one of my children running to his room and waiting ... I think I'm not quite far enough away from that time to be able to just let it wash over me. But the time will come when I can. I know that.

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  40. Hi Sherry

    You took the same meaning from the story as Margaret - he was thinking of his own demise...

    That must have been a very hard thing to do Sherry...I'm glad that you are healthy and here...

    Happy days

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