It was already hot, only dawn and I’m melting
The sun in the heavens is already pelting
I want to crawl into the fridge to keep cool
I am staying indoors, I am nobody’s fool.
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But in that I am wrong, for I do have a duty…
My son is my boss though, in that there is beauty.
He will understand that I’m achy and hot
He is bound to be gentle with Mum, is he not?
*
He’s all bright and smiley, he likes the hot weather,
I’m wilting and limp, but I keep it together…
“Let’s garden today,” said my son and employer.
Is that in my contract…perhaps get a lawyer?
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He feeds me with honey for energy levels
Then says something nice, he’s a sneaky young devil
He plies me with compliments, even says ‘please’…
Then I’m out with the rose bushes, spiders and bees.
*
Still, he came out and gardened and filled up the barrow
And sorted the feeder for starling and sparrow
He held up the trees while I tied them in place…
And went all brown and gold while I’m red in the face.
*
The joy of it was, we were both of us working,
Both getting the jobs done and neither was shirking,
Which, given his story, was quite an endeavour..
Which just goes to show, you can never say never.
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Sue Vincent's Daily Echo 
Your son’s story is amazing and I think he likes to be in your garden side by side, despite pain or challenges. Love the way you want to crawl inside the refrigerator, Sue. On a hot day, I feel the same way! 🙂
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Love the new pic, Robin!
Oh, the garden is his… I just help there. Mine is yet to be built 🙂
I don’t do airless heat these days very well, and the south always feels airless in summer.
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Beautiful poem, Sue! Your son’s story is so inspiring; I can see why you chose to write about him for the theme of Hope! Never say never, indeed! Well done! 🙂
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Thank you. If ever Hope needed an example…Nick fits it well 🙂
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I too have a son 🙂 They can always grab you by the heart strings. I think that’s their designated job.
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I believe it says so somewhere in that small print that makes motherhood a lifetime contract 🙂
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lovely poem
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Thanks, Beth.
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Bless the pair of you… such a beautiful relationship…
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We have our moments 😉
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Just lovely Sue thank you!
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Thanks, Susan.
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You are blessed to have such a wonderful son, Sue. Great poem. I could use some of that heat over here. We went from May to October!
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We seem to do that most days, though either May or October would be more acceptable to me these days 🙂
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My son refuses to garden with me – we are both too strong-minded! ;-D
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Thankfully, we both had the same objective this time… tidying 🙂
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Great poem and what an interesting quote!
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Thank you, Neil Gaiman is usually well worth reading.
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Good tip, thanks!
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I can relate to this in the searing heat! It is such a inspirational poem Sue, given Nick’s story and your discomfort in the heat. You both got on with the job together as a team. love it 🙂
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The fact that he can these days is pretty amazing 🙂
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A wonderful poem that is so heart-warming! 🙂
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Sue shows us TRUE HOPE. Please read this excellent poem and learn about Nick’s story. He is a shining beacon of hope to us all!! ❤
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Thank you Colleen.
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Sue, the beauty of your words… you always get me right in the heart! The joy of learning that Nick is right there with you in the garden. That fills my heart! ❤
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It was one of those small moments that make you realise that miracles do happen, Colleen x
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Those are the best moments! ❤
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This is so amazing such beauty and love in your poem, I have been to read and followed your son’s blog …I had no idea no wonder you are so proud of him!!
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I am… very proud 🙂
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So you should be!!! ❤
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🙂 ❤
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Beautiful poem and quotes Sue. So you went from cold to blistering heat? 🙂
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We usually do… this is England. Though ‘blistering’ is relative here… we grumble at much over 70 🙂
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Lol. 🙂
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Nicely done, Sue – says it all.Jx
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Thanks, Judith… it sort of did, just working together 🙂 x
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Beautiful poem, Sue. What a lot of contrasts. I love Gaiman’s quote. Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks, Norah… all true too 🙂
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Lovely and delightful poem. I like the picture of the bee.
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Thank you. I love trying to photograph them 🙂
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Charming.
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Thank you.
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Your son is so inspiring, and what a gift to share the journey, the hot sun, the work together.
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It was, Charli. It’s those small, seemingly unimportant moments, that really bring home how far he has come.
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Great entries again this week, Colleen!
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Sue, this really touched me. I too, have a son who likes to garden with me. Hugs.
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They are special moments, aren’t they? x
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Yes, they are!
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❤ x
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