Studio8 - Uniting the Arts

Grandma, what's a toque?
A toque
is a small round, woman's hat
without a brim,
similar to a turban.
Grandma,
can I wear a toque?
(Silence)
No, honey,
like I said,
a toque is a woman's hat,
or
possibly
a Chef's hat.
Grandma,
girls and women
wear
baseball caps,
why can't I have a toque?
(silence)
Honey,
ask
your mother when
she comes for you.
Ok,
but I think
I should
be able to wear one.
Grandma,
do you have a toque?
No, honey, I don't.
Oh, ok, I'll ask mom.

Grandma,
would
Grandpa
wear a toque?
No honey,
I don't think so.
Oh, ok,
I'll
just
ask
mom
when she
comes for me.

After
a week
of quality
time,
my grandson
(and new, puppy),
the sight
of
the headlights
are
welcomed!!

Mom, Mom,
can I have
a toque?
Why
on earth
would you
want to
wear
a
woman's hat?
(Silence)
Cuz'
I thought
it would be
so cool!
Get
your things
together,
we'll
speak of it
on
the trip home.
Oh, ok Mom."
Grandma says
maybe
you'll
let me.
(Sigh)
Son,
we'll
talk about
this
later.
Oh, ok.

Clothes,
puppy,
all
belongings
gathered,
goodbyes
said.
Beautiful
twilight
is seen
as
grandson (and puppy)
depart.
Tail-lights
s l o w l y
disappear...

Aah,
blessed
quiet.
(Until
summer
break!)

Bet
he gets
a "toque!"
Poor Mom.


VKM
4/7/08

Welcome to the Studio, GinnyKay!

What a wonderful piece you've written! I enjoyed this very much.

I am so glad you enjoyed this. Thanks. Ginny

most interesting, GK. i'd never come across the word 'toque' before. perhaps yr son may become a chef!

I'm glad you liked the write. Knowing my grandson, it is difficult to say what he will become, chef or maybe a????????????? He is full of so many ideas. Thanks..

Ginny

the insistence of kids in tasting why-would-can is amazing!!!!!!! I enjoyed your poem!!!!!

Thank you Arcadia. You are right, they are amazing, and so fun! I am so glad you enjoyed the writing.

Ginny

welcome to the studio, gk

great story

here is my comment:

My Chapeau

Lightning Rod:

I am speechless. What a wonderful song. Thank you so very much for reading and enjoying my story. Needless to say, I went to your site. very impressive and I love your music!! Thanks again.

Ginny