Are We There Yet?

A vexatious question posed by kids of every generation, One that sets parents to gnashing their teeth with irritation, And tends to spread a pall over a well-planned vacation, Is, "Are we there yet?" along the way to their destination! From the rear seat, there's a paucity of civil conversation. Mom's firm hand has resolved many a truculent confrontation! Dad's patience has reached the point of violent detonation! "Are we there yet?" the kids whine, to their parent's consternation! The stalwart Pilgrims sailed the roiling seas with trepidation, Risking their very lives to escape the bonds of privation. The age-old query from kids must've driven them to exacerbation! "Are we there yet?" pestered the kids to their parents aggravation! It had to be a daunting venture to join the westward migration, As Pa faced the rugged Rockies, the vastness of God's Creation! Roaring rivers and Indians - he surely had that sinking sensation! Did he suffer kids' "Are we there yet?" for the trek's duration? Does this annoying phrase develop during gestation? Is it primordial? Has it been around since Creation? Has it something to do with genetics or even reincarnation? Parents merit a special place in heaven for enduring such recitation! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired (© All Rights Reserved)