G Is For Grouchy

Grouchy is a grubby feeling,
with the nasty taste of blah;
makes you out of sorts with living,
the opposite of hurrah.

You don’t like anything 
you used to really love;
instead of giving kisses
you would rather pinch or shove.

You are bored to tears;
your toys - worn out and old;
you sit before your breakfast
until the eggs are cold.

No one can please you,
not even mom or dad;
and if you are not careful,
you’re in your room for being bad!

Some people say, “You got up
on the wrong side of the bed;”
maybe you should get back in,
crawl out the other side instead.

What makes you feel so out of sorts?
You think you just might cry
and mommy says she’s sure you ate
a slice of gritty grumble pie.

We all have days that go kerplunk;
we do some things we shouldn’t do,
but it will soon get better;
pull your feet out of grouch goo.

Just put a smile on that sweet face
and tell the grump to go away;
the sun is up and life is good,
get busy, go outside and play!

© September 18, 2015
Faye Lanham Gibson
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 10/5/2015 6:49:00 AM
Hi Faye. This is a great poem about being grouchy kid. This is much easier to understand and cope with than a grouchy adult. Very well written, my friend. It made me smile. Thanks for sharing.... Robert.
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Date: 9/28/2015 10:01:00 PM
Congratulations. SKAT
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Date: 9/26/2015 5:07:00 PM
Congratulations on this sweet poem taking top honors Faye!
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Date: 9/25/2015 2:50:00 PM
Ahh!! Great quality work!! Way to go with this win..Congrats..Sara
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Date: 9/24/2015 10:54:00 PM
Wonderful write Faye! Congrats on big win!
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Date: 9/24/2015 3:43:00 PM
GREAT fun poem on grouchiness. If I had thought up this emotion, I think I'd have done this one too!! congrats on fine win.
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Date: 9/24/2015 2:15:00 PM
Hey Faye, a BIG congratulations on your win! A wonderful poem with great rhythm, flow and story line. Excellent writing and expression. Well deserved. Be Blessed, Neva
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Date: 9/24/2015 7:13:00 AM
lovely poem. congrats on your win.
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Date: 9/23/2015 7:31:00 AM
This was great! Thank you for writing and grats on first place win! :)
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Date: 9/19/2015 4:41:00 AM
ohh, kids have their own mood swings.. a wonderful treat, faye!.. huggs
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Date: 9/19/2015 4:35:00 AM
Nicely done Faye, Don't we all have those days!!! Best Wishes Kevin
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Date: 9/19/2015 2:05:00 AM
Fabulous fun poem Faye good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 9/19/2015 12:07:00 AM
A great and adorable write, truly enjoyed it ... CayCay
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Date: 9/18/2015 9:30:00 PM
Brilliant and fun poem, Faye! I really enjoyed this! GL in the contest :)
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