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To Be King In the Land of Princess

To be king in the land of princess
You must be dauntless.
When invited to tea you must comment on
Her appearance and dress
With open candidness.
Express
How glad and honored you are to be in the
Presence of the princess who will know you
Are playing out her childishness.
Bless
All invisible and tasteless
Food with a heart felt happiness.
You aren't just King you are also her Royal
Advisor so there must not be any awkwardness
Between you both while playing checkers
Or chess.
Use cleverness
When talking about her room being in a mess.
Be gentle when letting her know there will be
New people in her kingdom which will be
Powerless.
Don't let her suppress
Or have any anxiousness
Your invitations to tea or luncheons will be
Endless.
You will be helping your princess
To deal with real life issues instead of leaving 
Her rudderless.
Thus guaranteeing hers and your success.

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Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 3/10/2019 7:38:00 PM

In other words treat her like a real princess and she'll treat you like a King. Very enjoyable write, Bette

Bette Bavington
Date: 3/10/2019 7:54:00 PM

Thank you. I am glad you liked it.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/10/2019 5:16:00 PM

This is so true. When I only had one granddaughter she loved our tea parties including her favorite dolls of course. After my daughter married a man whose daughter was her best friend they mostly play together now although they love me to play card games and checkers with them. They don't need to know you are teaching them as they play. A splendid poem Bette! : )xxoo

Bette Bavington
Date: 3/10/2019 6:13:00 PM

I had to many girls. We had a lot of teas. It was to help me keep up with was happening to each and everyone. Could make suggestions that they never thought was mom teaching.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/10/2019 1:38:00 PM

ahh you composed such an adorable way to show how to treat one's little princess. I don't believe I ever did the tea parties. Can't remember any of my sisters doing it either. WE basically played with one another and parents were rarely invited!

Bette Bavington
Date: 3/10/2019 5:55:00 PM

Thank you for your nice comments. I always enjoy your visits.

Bette Bavington
Date: 3/10/2019 2:05:00 PM

Thank you. After a family we know had this problem I did some research. It's true. If you are an only child then you are princess. A parent is all you got. A tea invitation is one way to get their attention plus have their company. A wise parent uses logic to keep all doors open.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/10/2019 8:12:00 AM

This is hilariously done; so well thought out and flawlessly executed. It speaks to my heart that realizes how sensitive and seriously "ready to blow" many princesses can be. Ha! Darling one, Bette. Soup Mail.

Bette Bavington
Date: 3/10/2019 6:00:00 PM

Thank you. I always enjoy your visits. You are like me in some ways with the way we look at things. Then you show me another take on life which makes me laugh.

Bette Bavington
Date: 3/10/2019 1:58:00 PM

A young couple has indulged their little girl with the princess syndrome. She is now 10. They are expecting another child. They had to come up with a way to get her to understand she is not going to be the only child in the family anymore. It has been interesting to say the least.