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.

[Becky C Strukamp]

You have such wonderful talent for writing children's poems. If you don't have a published work of this variety, you should, this is excellent. It was a delight to come upon this, took me back to the days when my children were young, this would have been a favorite read. Thanks for sharing your art.

[Baz]

I'm getting tired of telling you how much I love your poems, but what else can I do? This is another sure fire winner no doubt about it. Superbly constructed and perfectly executed. Well done.

[Kat Collins]

Oh how delightful! That was such fun to read. Kids would really understand that - not wanting to eat their veggies. I like how you changed the attitude towards the ending where the child is at least somewhat willing to try the peas. Of course, the pudding must come first!

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brilliant..this is so on point..not only relative to the child..but with such a flair for timing..and wonderful flow bravo!!!