Growing Up

Momma taught us tenderness 
Poppa taught us tough
Momma cooked and cleaned our mess
Poppa earned enough.

Sisters were a cut above
Brothers were a pest
Girlfriends shared a puppy love
One pal was your best.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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