Poem 91: Mother’s Rant?

I was over at my daughter’s house while she was making a pot of homemade stew

As I looked at all my grandchildren, I couldn’t believe how much they grew

They were busy cutting up vegetables and making dumplings as well

Each of them taking turns with all their stories they had to tell

They poured the contents in the pot and put it on the stove to heat

Let it simmer for a while and then the meal will be complete

We couldn’t leave the house as a result, so we stayed inside instead

The kids then went in to clean their rooms and also make their beds

They asked what they could do for us which I thought was rather nice

They always do what is expected , their mother seldom has to ask them twice

They’re always there in a pinch just to help any way they can

Their mother just adores them, she is their biggest fan

They’ll fall all over each other just to help their mother out

Just keeping her happy is what their lives are all about

She often has to tell them “Don’t pamper me so much, I just want to be alone”

“Can’t you find some games to play or text someone on your phone?”

Look outside your window it is such a nice day

Why don’t you just call a friend and ask them out to play?

I’m tired of you using the vacuum in every single room

Thanks to all your cleanliness, you’ve worn out another broom

You don’t have to clean the toilet after every single flush

You can let it sit for a couple of days, there is no need to rush

The dishes can wait awhile, there’s no need to clean them right away

For God’s sake let them sit awhile and leave them for the day

I swear I’ll buy a dishwasher if you keep these antics up

I’ll fill it to capacity with every single plate and cup

And when it comes to laundry, just let it sit for a day or two

Can’t you find another project that you might want to do?

I’m tired of you doing all these things without having to be told

Can’t you just set some clothes aside that I could wash and fold?

You don’t have to use that iron so much, it gives off so much steam

I’m sure you’re friends won’t talk about you if you have a wrinkle down the seam

Please don’t spend so much time cleaning the tub after every shower

Try to keep the scrubbing down to less than one half hour

Kitchen counters are getting worn down from the cleaning that they get

The dish cloths and towels are so frayed I’ll have to purchase another set

I can’t afford the constant supply of detergents and cleaners that I have to buy

You all have to slow down on your household chores, I know it’s hard, but try

I am so fed up with all this sanitation I just don’t know what to do

I just hope when you have kids, they end up just like you

I talked to her after supper when the kids were cleaning plates

I told her that the supper that they made really turned out great

I told her sometimes kids don’t turn out the way you want them to

Just know that they all love you and you are doing the best you can do

The kids are growing and learning each and every day

Maybe when they finally mature they will see things your way