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Mom on Strike

 

I think my kids are crazy

 

I know this much is true.

 

They are all so lazy

 

There is nothing they will do.

 

 

 

 

 

Instead of picking their things up

 

They throw them all in a pile.

 

Cleaning up after themselves,

 

Well that’s just not their style.

 

 

 

 

 

Take me here and take me there

 

Is all they ever say.

 

I should install a meter

 

So they would have to pay.

 

 

 

 

 

I know I may sound bitter

 

But I live with them everyday.

 

Little angels they are not

 

Unless they want their way.

 

 

 

 

 

So listen closely children of mine

 

I have some advice for you.

 

If you like this life of yours

 

Here’s what you’ll have to do.

 

 

 

 

 

Pick up all your things

 

And put them all away.

 

Consider the legs god gave you

 

As transportation for just a day.

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t ask me for any money

 

Because I’m not the local bank.

 

Guess you’ll have to earn your cash

 

Forgive me for being so frank



 

Do you homework completely

 

Is that so much to ask?

 

It doesn’t have to be a

 

Long and drawn out task.

 

 

 

The telephone is mine tonight

 

I don’t care if you miss a call.

 

If it’s really that important

 

Use the payphone at the mall.

 

 

 

 

 

Your Mother is on strike today

 

And you all know the reason why,

 

If you want me back on the job'

 

You’ll have to pitch in and try.

 

 

 

 

 

Good Luck to you my children

 

Ill sees you in a while.

 

I’m off to tend to myself

 

I say with a great big smile :-)

Author notes

With 5 daughters at home ages ranging from 9-16 things sometimes get a little hectic, Just a little motherly humor
Written April 25th, 2005

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  • SeptemberFaith
    April 28, 2006
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    hehe! This was cute! I could imagine my mom saying that, even though I am now grown I love the motherly humor you have shared with us, it put a smile on MY face

    Criss


  • puzzledone121
    February 16, 2006
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    this piece made me laugh cuz it sounded like my mom.. you see i often suspected that im her favorite enemy...we were always on the opposite sides of an argument and she was always picking on me. i suppose the other children (older ones) were more disciplined. we live on opposite sides of the world now and we visited last christmas season..when she hugged me, i thought she wouldnt let go! i miss the family,and my country..yeah your writing made me miss home... and thanks for visiting my site...


  • Legend silver member
    February 8, 2006
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    excellent

    Now just who do you think you are kidding with this one. Once a mother always a mother. You may have ideas to do what you say but you and they know you won't I am the father of three now grown daughters and know that in the end they always win
    None the less a wonderful poem, one i am sure helped you get things off your chest. great rhyme and subject


  • Pamela A Lamppa silver member
    September 20, 2005
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    Brimming with sisu!

    I have read this before and it is still delightful.
    A pleasure. Thankyou so much. ~Pam


  • leo2
    July 22, 2005
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    I think this is excellent advise to your children. If only they heed your words even if just for a day..lol.

    Sincerely,
    Leo Long
    ps. Thanks for reading and commenting on my work. I do appreciate it.

  • Choo Choo
    May 24, 2005
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    Great poem you have then!
    But I love the ending!
    I am so prond of you!
    Kep up da great work!!!!


  • LaKitKat
    May 23, 2005
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    Funny

    Funny
    I love this and being the mother of 3 teenage boys, I know excatly what you are talking about. I know how hard it is with my children.
    As much as I love my boys sometimes I can't wait till they grow up and move out.
    Kathy

  • kryswriter
    May 18, 2005
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    well, i'm not a mother and i cannot imagine having 5 girls. (i think i'd die) but i really enjoyed this poem. i mean, i'm sure you love all your children, but somtimes kids don't do a thing for themselves. (though i'm not a parent, i do work with students every day) still...you can't help but love them. haha. so much humorous truth in this poem. i hope all your girls got to read this. great write.

  • love me always
    May 13, 2005
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    soooooooooooooooooooooooo kewl!~!!!!! lol...makes me think about wht my mom goes thru..should strt helpin a bit more shouldnt i? lol kids must b lucky tho ur a funny mom apparantly..blessed b.sha


  • Midnight Lace
    May 13, 2005
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    LMAO. This is so hilarous! I am not a mother, I am a daughter, but I still found this funny. Maybe now I'll pitch in cause I don't want my mommy goin gon strike. That would be a diaster. Thanx for the giggle. s
    ♥Christina

  • StarWarsJunkee
    May 13, 2005
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    this was a wonderfully cute poeM! I love IT! !!!bravo bravo!!! i LOVE YOU NAME TOO!


  • StevenHoward
    May 13, 2005
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    Ah yes. When I read on your author page about you being the mother of "5 beautiful girls" I knew there was another side to the story. I have two lovely daughters, and one handsome son, but inside the walls, they are (or were - one is on her own now) just like you are describing. Little angels when they want their way - you bet, but clean up their room - what an unreasonable expectation of a parent .

    Nice rhythm and rhyme to serve as the vehicle for a story that only a parent can tell. Good job.


  • vaseline
    May 6, 2005
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    lmao

    hahaha, this made me laugh, and yes, we can be a pain! this was really good, very funny, loved it


  • Trellis
    May 3, 2005
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    Great poem! Very well done! I can't imagine having that many kids! I applaud you for that. I had one and it was a piece of cake. Well, someday your household will be quiet again - I hope - unless they refuse to move out. Great job on the poem!

  • -Thomas-
    April 27, 2005
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    Great poem, I think that after reading this I will start to help out my mom more. And the poem is so true because all kids almost do that. I am glad you went on strike though...but I would die if my mom did that


  • Mark Rickerby gold member
    April 27, 2005
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    Darn tootin'!!


    This was hilarious. I'm glad to see you're laying down the law. lol There should be equal payback for all you do for them. The teenage years are tough because everything has been done for them their entire lives with very little reciprocating, then they're expected to start doing for themselves. Who can blame them for clinging to the delicious irresponsibility of childhood, I suppose.

    Enjoy your time off!

    Mark


  • Poet Raja
    April 26, 2005
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    Bitter Sweet!!!

    God almighty, I had a hell of a time with just two boys, still have and five girls, you suire have a bag full. Yes, good idea to go on strike.

    Hope they read this poem

    Love from India - Joel -

  • this is love
    April 26, 2005
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    Anytime. I'm 14.. Alot of parents are alwyas like
    ROAR..CLEAN..or .. something.. Yeah.Not like that but you know what I mean.
    Anyways.. Uh.. Yeah.
    kbye

  • this is love
    April 26, 2005
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    I like it but I don't. Becuase..i'm 14. And..Id don't know how old your kids are, but if they're my age, some of us aren't aware of our responsibilities yet. I try to help around my house, too. But..I dunno. We're young. And we want to enjoy our life while we can and while the time is ours.. I guess that's why procastinating feels so right.
    I dunno.. Good write. Just telling my view.


  • kirbysman Moderators member
    April 26, 2005
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    Hee hee hee! Kids. Ain't they somethin'? This is good, Suzanne, for more than one reason, you know. I think we'd all like to say those things to our kids on occasion - or maybe all the time. Good job, and glad to see you having fun.

    Paul


  • Parearoo
    April 25, 2005
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    Awesome poem, ma'me!!! Outstanding!! Made me laugh alot!! Good luck with those kids of yours!! Keep up the great work!!
    ---Later---
    Parearoo


  • Frozentearz
    April 25, 2005
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    Clapping love it love it love it...
    I think we should lock them all up..
    and go on vacation J.K.
    Fun, Truth filled write
    ~Tears

  • william mae
    April 25, 2005
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    I loved this, its funny and rings with truth, I have the same kids I think. No I know I do. a great write.


  • Puppydog gold member
    April 25, 2005
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    BEAUTIFUL!

    I loved it my friend; they do need to realize that you cannot do it all alone. Im sure that they will see this and begin to help out.


  • evo-mx5
    April 25, 2005
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    Way to go, Sue...it's about time you set them straight...kids don't know how lucky they have it...and, God forbid the would do something nice for you..

    This is great..clever and funny...

    Mike...


  • ReginaTreadway
    April 25, 2005
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    OY MY!!! YOU READ MY THOUGHTS. MY CHILDREN ARE ONLY 6,3, AND 2 AND THEY ARE STARTING THIS PATTERN. HELP ME!!!...LOL....GREAT WRITE...LOVE IT

  • -lk-
    April 25, 2005
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    Oh my gosh!! I am laughing so hard at this verse! How true this is..I only have one and she keeps me hopping all the time..Mom, take me here, Mom, I need some money..and then I get the rolling of the eyes if I ask her to pick up her room!..
    This is so good! I love these true to life poems.

    Excellent writing..
    Thanks for the giggles!

  • Ellis Rose
    April 25, 2005
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    cool poem kinda wierd though made me think of how i use to use my mum like a doormat though as did my friends but now we dont we appreciate her but she still does everything for us and we dont ask shes a good mum and so r u i think gd work

  • nice tush
    April 25, 2005
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    wow, great poem, great write, very true and funny . i like it alot! keep up te good work

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