Mommy walked me then she rocked me Sang me songs and hugged me tight Told me just how much she loved me Told me I should go night-night. Then she put me in my bed Then she told me, “Go to sleep” Said that it was Baby’s bedtime Told me not to make a peep. […]
Entries from September 2024 ↓
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Club Rules
September 19th, 2024 — Life with Children
Did You Start at One?
September 18th, 2024 — Growing Older, Life with Children
My granddaughter called me last night To wish me a happy birthday. A call from my young granddaughter Pleases me more than I can say. She asked me just how old I was; I told her I turned sixty five. She said that’s a real big number; “Are you the oldest man alive?” I told […]
Youthful Reflection
September 17th, 2024 — Growing Older
The reflection in my mirror Is of one not so long of tooth. My wrinkles are diminished, I know the secret of youth. It’s such a simple solution, You should try it before you scoff. You’ll not look old in a mirror, If you first take your glasses off.
Carnivore
September 16th, 2024 — Southern Humor
My vegetarian friends say that I am cruel and bad. The meat I eat for dinner was some poor critter’s mom or dad. I may eat Mom or Dad and aunts and uncles maybe. But I find it much more tender to eat the critter’s baby. They say that God will get me, for eating […]
Grumpy
September 15th, 2024 — Poems for Children
“You are surely grumpy,” Is the first thing Mother said. “You must have gotten up On the wrong side of your bed.” Gramps said, “When you’re grumpy, You’ve got a rock in your shoe.” And Gramps sure ought to know ‘Cause he’s always grumpy too. Dad said, “If you’re grumpy, It’s because you’ve had bad […]

