I will not eat my greens

childrens storytelling

Oh Mummy please, don't serve me peas,
they make my tummy sad.
I hate the smell and taste as well,
just give my share to Dad.

Oh Mummy no, those sprouts must go,
they make my tummy hurt.
Even the cat, would not touch that,
and she eats bugs and dirt.

Oh Mummy stop, not carrot top,
it makes my tummy squirm.
for they are found beneath the ground,
with Mr Wiggly Worm.

Oh Mummy shoot, now comes the fruit,
that makes my tummy sore.
apples and pears cut up in squares,
oh please I beg no more.

Oh Mummy why, do you so try,
to make my tummy sick.
With carrot cake you often bake
because you say it's quick.

Oh Mummy cease, please give me peace,
and leave my tummy be.
So serve my plate, oh Mummy wait
there's nothing here for me.

Oh Mummy please, can I have peas
I heard my tummy cry.
Pile on the veg, right to the edge,
I will of each now try.

Oh Mummy yes, I've made a mess,
but look my tummy ate.
All that you made and was afraid,
I would leave on my plate.

So Mummy dear, I really fear,
my tummy will now burst.
I need a rest but let me test,
that yummy pudding first.

Author's Note

This is another in a series of childrens poems.

Reviews

[J Todd Underhill]

Wow all you need is an illustrator and you will be in business making poetry books for kids. You are very good at this genre. I have evoked the name of the master of my generation Uncle Shleby, and I stand by it, you are every bit as good and him! Now all you have to do is a write a song and get it performed by the Johnny Cash of this generation and I think you have it licked.

[Lei]

Wow. This makes me so nostalgic of childhood. I can see this poem appealing not only to children, but to people of all ages who want to return to their carefree childhoods. And I especially love that last stanza, and how it contrasts with everything else. It looks like you have a very good grasp of what children are like!

[futurepast.]

A funny poem, and what I loved the most is the style of the poem .. You have beautiful structured it. Very well done.

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LOl, This is so cute, I enjoyed this. Wonderful job!

[Abigail T]

this is absolutely fantastic!! i loved every stanza! this made me smile all the way through, and i imagined it in a children's book that hilariously illustrated. wonderful job! thank you for brightening my day!

[Allen Smuckler]

I love pudding.......and I loved this poem
so cute and real
with each line I visualized them with an accompanying picture...drawn,
absolutely perfect for a children's book...but I'm sure you have been told that and know it already...
i could picture reading it to my children when they were young....'cept they ate anything I put in front of them...
Great, humanistic enjoyable, funny write Iys
keep 'em coming...you have a real knack
allen

[Raspberry Rebel]

Truly awesome hon, I read this to my son...It made us both smile...kids will so relate to this and parents too...The things we have to do to get them to eat fruit and veg lol And the excuses they come up with to get out of it
This is a delightful read...an absolute pleasure.

[turning violet]

I still find the child inside as though my body denies my mind, I love childrens poetry, and this is very well written, took me back to my little girl, with a little curl that lives inside, very nice, and many thanks

[Muse]

Laugh out loud!

Even the cat, would not touch that,
and she eats bugs and dirt.

I'm sure my children thought this exact thing at a least a few million times or so. I love your poems!

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

I so love your poetry. You are a fabulous writer of children's poetry. This would make an excellent book with illustration. Wow!

[joshua deathdealer]

I agree...some drawings or painting and you would be in business. Great work and I love the title..xx