Raising Boys

Raising Boys
Author: Roberta I. Teague

I scrub the wall of fingerprints,
Pick up the mounds of clothes.
I sweep the dirt that shoes track in-
Wish I could use a hose!
Meals are served from dawn to dark,
Dirty dishes crowd the sink.
Just when they’re washed and put away-
Everyone wants a drink!...
Broken bones and bloody knees,
I should have been a nurse.
I take it all in shaky stride-
Just grateful it’s not worse!
Screams and shouts and arguments
Test the keeping of my cool.
They left the neighbor’s faucet on-
See their new front yard pool!...
A rose can say I Love You,
Orchids can enthrall;
But a weed bouquet in a chubby fist,
Oh my, that says it all! 

My card follows the monthly sketch over at Authentique's Blog. I used chicken wire as a mask to create the hexagons in the background and then added a tag and elements from the lovely Authentique's Delightful Collection as well as May Arts ribbons and fibers.

May Arts teamed up with Authentique this past week! Please stop by the May Arts Blog this weekend and comment for your chance to win prizes from both amazing companies!