New Roles

Home Schooling As Such Has Become The New Way To Learn And Teach
Pushing Mams And Dads Into New Roles
Some Felt That Were Out Of Their Reach
Parents Became School Teachers Overnight
In Charge Of Their Children’s Education Needs
Trying To Get It Right
They Have A Golden Opportunity, For Some To Spend Precious Time With Their Daughters And Sons Now In Their Full Care
Opening Up Their Minds To Lifes Possibilities
Teaching Them Life Skills That Will Stand The Test Of Time
Teaching Them How To Care For Themselves And Each Other, Body, Mind And Soul
An Opportunity To Spend Down Time With Family, No Friends Allowed
Face To Face Contact, Hugs And Kisses Galore
Not To Be Taken For Granted
This Wonderful Gift
That Many Of Us
Can Only Hold As A Wish
As We Spend Our Time, Days And Month’s Without Them
Missing Our Children And Their Children’s Touch, Hugs And Kisses
We Long For So Much
Value This Time Spent Round The Table For Meals
Check In With Each Other
How The Day Has Been
They Became Our Frontline Carers For Their Young In Their Care At Home
Keeping Them Safe
From Harm
Disguising Fear As Fun
Through Playing Games, Teaching And Learning New Skills
As They Play Their Part
Protecting Them From All Ills
Thank You Mam And Dad For A Job Well Done
With Love And Gratitude From Your Daughters And Sons.

©Pauline Byrne 2020

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