Doing what you're (not) good at!

I read a post this morning that I loved! You can go here to read it for yourself if you like. But it got me thinking. She said that she doesn't write romance novels and tells you why. I'm the same way. I stick to YA fantasy or YA paranormal. These are the genres that come naturally to me. I tried writing a romance once and my son begged my never to try again. How sad! Because I really like romance when done well and with tons of humor.

Anyway, speaking of writing what is not your usual, I wrote poems for each of my kids for Valentine's day. I come from great stock when it comes to writing poetry, but I don't think I'm that great. I certainly don't know the rules. I wrote a poem in one of my ms once and a gal in my critique group went to town with her red pen. You see, she IS a poet and is a creative writing teacher. I LOVED that she could help me make it better, but it was also a realization that I have a lot to learn.

My kids didn't care though. In fact, my eight yr old daughter started to cry as she read hers. It made me cry too, and that is all that matters. It's what comes from your heart that counts. And in my defense, I wrote four poems, corrected them and printed them out, AND made the valentines to put them in, all in UNDER an hour! LOL So, against my better judgment, (and please, take them for what they're worth) are three of them.

Darling girl, with the big brown eyes.

You are the sun up in the sky.

You are the moon, glowing bright.

You are the stars that sparkle bright

I love you more than I can say.

I love to kiss you every day.

I love your hair, your smile, your ears.

I'll love you more each passing year.

I'll never tire of your voice.

I'll never leave your side by choice.

I'll stay right here and watch you grow

I love you more than you'll ever know!

Cheesy, I know, but oh so true. Here's Seth's . . .

Handsome boy, I love you so.

You'll never know until you grow

How much you make my life complete

And just how fun, and just how sweet!

What ever would I want to do

If you weren't here, my Sethy poo?

I look at you and my heart sings

What happiness you always bring!

I love you, love you, love you so!

I can't wait to watch you grow.

And don't forget your mommy dear

Who loves you more each passing year!

Here's Jakes . . .

So big and strong, who is this boy?

Is this my son, my heart, my joy?

The years have flown, I blink my eyes,

But there you are. What a surprise!

You've almost grown into a man.

You're almost there, so here's the plan.

I'll tuck you deep inside my heart

And there you'll stay. How's that for smart?

I cannot bear to see you go.

But there are things you'll need to know.

You'll have to stretch your wings and fly

Out into that big blue sky.

Just know when you are on your own

That can always come back home.

I love you more than coins of gold.

No matter if you're young or old!

I started to cry when he read his. Oh my, but I love my kids.