BAD MOTHER

sometimes you just have to poke some fun at the stupidity of the one who is hurting you.

I opened my email
in the middle of the night,
hooray I thought and
whoopdedoo,
as I slaved away,
on a volunteer crew,
at a quarter past two,
just what I needed,
to hear from you!

I shouldn't, it said, but I will anyway,
I will tell you all the reasons
you are a BAD MOTHER,
and if it isn't clear,
I will give you another.

One night last week
you gave our kid a sandwich
on whole wheat bread,
and when she wanted chocolate,
you gave her broccoli instead!

You went out to work,
and it was really late,
you did your hair and makeup,
so I am pretty sure
it was a date ...

I am really amazed at all
the pics on the internet
of you and all of your friends;
happy and smiling,
you are laughing again.

You made them pick up their toys,
You won't buy them brand names,
and left them with a sitter,
who prefers to play board games
and won't let them use "twitter"!

That's it, I am calling the
authorities,
you can't make our kids
sit at the table, say prayer
and say please! 

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

This is a good mother. World had change. I was disciplines often. I'm thankful today for the actions. A entertaining poem for thoughts. Thank you for sharing your thoughts provoking poetry.
Coyote

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks. I was actually questioned through email for "dressing up in church clothes" to go to work. Tell it to the judge, lol.

[Coyote Poetry]

I got a different feel to the poem. It was very good. A poem to create reaction and thoughts. These are the best words.

[Matching Socks]

Yup, I'm a mama! I know this!!
Good job!

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Ahh, KLG, Tis obvious to me that prayers are needed, indeed. Good job, Mama! Keep your head up and remember to breath 10 times...and don't read Frieda's latest poems (they might give you some naughty ideas...:)

[Lyn Anderson]

Long time no see. Thanks for stopping in and thanks for your review.

[Kenneth The Poet]

Awesome work here, KL. It's the last five letters of your handle.

[Lyn Anderson]

Good, I am glad.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

so ironic...everything this speaker in the email says that points to a
Bad Mother, is actually showing a very very good mother.

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes, well, it will all come out, I just have to let my actions speak for themselves. Thank you.

[Jon Roggie]

This makes me sad. Mainly, because I have seen it before. I admire how you use your words to try and help deal with it. Best wishes.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much, I appreciate it.

[Baby Ricochet]

Some mothers are better than other girls mothers. Good rhyme and flow with this.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much I appreciate it.

[NoelHC]

! krej a dna elohssa na tahW

Well rhymed too.

[Lyn Anderson]

ha ha very funny

[Frieda P]

Now this one just makes me angry, love the rhyme scheme though...seriously, he hit below the belt, shame shame on him....

[Lyn Anderson]

Yeah, well, thanks, and I will be having the authorities for tea this week ... so they can see for themselves.

[Frieda P]

I hope you're not serious about that...

[Lyn Anderson]

As a heart attack. Yep. He really did.

[Frieda P]

What a pathetic man....sorry about that.