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Eyes In Back Of Her Head

Oh for those days as a very small boy
                              Just me and my mama and maybe a toy
I’d play and I’d play and I think I was good
                   Remembering back, there was reason I should  

And yes, there were times when a good boy could stray
                      I always got caught, well then, what can I say
It didn’t take long and I figured it out
                  And I’ll tell you now just what I am talking about

I remember so clearly those words that she said
                                   Mama’s got eyes in back of her head

Mama’s got eyes in back of her head 

Oh for those days when such words were believed
                            So it is no surprise mama was so relieved
Upon learning that these simple words kept me still
                         And acing the test of who had stronger will

Looking back now with such savored delight 
                             I still tell my mama, she gave me a fright
Checking for eyes through the thick of her hair
                                 Somehow believing inside were a pair

I remember so clearly those words that she said
                                  Mama’s got eyes in back of her head

Mama’s got eyes in back of her head

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Kim Rodrigues January 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM Kids are believers. My mom was told if she wasn’t good, the rag man would get her…talk about frightening! Eeks! Mike Gentile January 29, 2026 at 5:13 AM Oh MY!!! Thanks Kim, Happy Thursday xxoo

sara Etgen-Baker January 26, 2026 at 5:26 PM what a delightful poem, Mike....it brought back memories of my mom saying the same thing to me when I asked her "how did you know? "I've got eyes in the back of my head" For a few years I believed her until the day she gave herself a perm at home and her hair fell out. tragic. Mike Gentile January 28, 2026 at 5:44 AM OH my!! sorry you had to find your that way! Mom's are amazing aren't they! Thank you Sara xxoo

I Am Anaya January 26, 2026 at 2:04 PM You were a charming boy, a mother's love, your humor humbly rhymed, simple pleasures pleases the soul. Ty for sharing! Mike Gentile January 26, 2026 at 4:09 PM Thanks so much Anaya xxoo

Tom Cunningham January 25, 2026 at 9:53 PM Lol, when we're young we think we're smart,but our moms were smarter. Hope you're keeping well Mike.. Tom Mike Gentile January 26, 2026 at 4:08 PM Thank you Tom, I hope you are keeping well too!!

Gershon Wolf January 25, 2026 at 8:34 PM Delightful, Mike... My mom had 8 hands. She was 'octo-mommy.' Mike Gentile January 26, 2026 at 4:07 PM Thanks GW! I will always love your humor!!!