Only

Little Tim asked Mom and Dad              

Why he was all they ever had

“My pals all play with little brothers;          

how come here there are no others?

I always try to do my part                        

with fresh mud pies and bright wall art,

I scrub Mom’s plates so shining clean       

you cannot see the blue bird scene

I saved the plants from last month’s drought

by soaking them with Guinness Stout

When Dad claimed Visa took his cash,         

I put that card right in the trash!

So many chores laid on my back,                  

I need some sibs to pick up slack

Besides, it can get pretty lonely…             

So, why am I your one and only?”

Author's Note

I'm told that today is "Only Child Day"...

Reviews

[ANTO]

I couldnt imagine such a sparse household Rita - 2 bros and 3 sisters made sure of that. my friend was an only child and he was happy but when he came into our house with all the hustle and bustle he literally came alive and rarely would leave before 11pm.
This is the cutest of the cute. I need an accountant like him to liaise with Visa on my behalf lol.
Great craic Rita.
xD

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Anto! I actually have a brother and a sister, so I had to use my imagination on this one. I had a friend who was one of 16, so THAT was a house with hustle and bustle!

[Einstein Noodle]

who told you that?!
i love your poem ... he's a busy man .. and one to be proud of ;) there is a bit of irony in your last line ... he could be saying i am your one and only as well couldn't he? :) i had an older sister ... we both had our friends in the "hood" .. so never missed an actual sib ... i had a lot of "brothers" .. some to this day .. isnt that amazing ... your poem has me going on about all kinds of things .. all of them good! so thank you Rita
E.
ps would love to watch those plants grow

[Rita L. Sev]

Lol! Yes, I would like to see those plants too - but I would not want to deal with the consequences of using up the Stout! I have a brother and a sister, and I wouldn't give them up for anything! Thanks, E!

[Einstein Noodle]

love to us all eh!? :))

[Marie]

Little Tim is never going to get brother and sisters. In fact, he may find himself put up for adoption...

[Rita L. Sev]

Lol! That's true - he'd better watch out! Thanks, Marie!

[Samuel Dickens]

I guess little Tim answered his own question. Pouring Guinness stout on the plants--oh nooooo! You've made me laugh, Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

:) My favorite reaction, Sam! Thank you! Yes, I could just imagine my father if I (or my brother or sister) had poured Guinness on the plants!

[Jamestown]

Very creative and very cute!
I'm sure it would get a little lonely by yourself sometimes,
then the parents give a sibling and the kid complains for
18 years about there bro or sis, it's a no win situation, lol!
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Jamestown! I am glad my siblings were older! Glad you enjoyed. :)