Broken Mouth

My son has broken mouth- confused creature carrying questions on his palm
Wherever he goes, he drops them on anybody’s face

He asked me; Dad, why is my mother called your wife?
It is because she is my WI-FI. She bickers, shouts and entertains me non-stop

Again he asked me Dad; why is my mother called your helpmate?
It is because she in my hell-mate- generous with her hot tongue

As we traveled he asked; why is Member of Parliament called Honorable?
It is because they are hollow-balls- full of space with hot air

In the evening at home he again asked; Da why does a dog bark?
It is because it bites and bites and bites even shadows of things.

In Super Market he inquired, Dad, why can’t a doll talk?
It is because it used to talk too much. The mouth was block by an angry God
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Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 13, 2017 at 2:46 PM
Aha! Sharp wit. Am sure your son will grow to be sharper still ;)
Ochwo-Oburu Avatar
February 13, 2017 at 8:01 PM
It's my prayer, Maureen.
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