Cheers for Twins!

One of the best parts of sharing a little bit of love with the world is what comes back to you. Thank you so much for all the kind words from people enjoying the boys’ conversation!

I received a message this morning from Pairic Duffy, himself the father of twins, who shared a lovely poem he wrote for his own twin boys at 9 months. I thought I would share this lovely ode to twins with you all:

In Praise of Twins
For Brendan and Mark

Two cots, two pots,
Perhaps a double pram.
And even double portions,
Of bread and jam.
Crawling about,
Learning to walk.
Mama, dada, abababa.
Starting to talk.
Four sore knees 
To be kissed,
All those birthdays,
Not to be missed.
Double trouble?
Lots of joy!!!
Two smiling faces,
Sharing their toys.
All those kisses,
All those cuddles.
They’re soaking wet,
‘Been in the puddles.
Up to the bath,
Now don’t delay.
No don’t do that,
You’re not here to play.
“It’s time for bed”,
And they just grin,
Such are the joys,
Of having twins…..
                                                                          

                           © Páiric Dufffy   10 December 1986