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Mum's Just Can'T Have a Lie In!!!!

I am sleeping Though quietly Without them knowing I am awake So much need for resting As Mother's need to do A lie in Is an alien word In the vocabulary of a Mum And here yet allowed To all the sleep I can grasp The laughter of you both comes through I can smell the toast being made And wonder Should I get up and remind you We have run out of jam To try the peanut butter But know I should leave you be But minutes later I grab my dressing gown To see you both laughing As I say There's homemade bramble jam Forget the lie in, is there some for me!!!!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 10/11/2009 8:36:00 AM
I have read your amazing poetry today and enjoyed it. Thank you Jo. I hope you are enjoying your weekend. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/10/2009 1:12:00 PM
Nicely done. A mother's work is never done. Keep writing. Sara
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Date: 10/10/2009 1:03:00 PM
This gave me a pleasant uplift today. I enjoyed reading your poem. Marty
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Date: 10/10/2009 12:57:00 PM
"A lie in Is an alien word" is not only extremely clever, Jo, but also probably very true for mothers who just need a few more moments of quiet time in the morning before going on duty to mind the little ones. I love the uplifting quality in this write! Wonderful poem! Love, Carolyn
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