Just For Fun

My daddy is a drunk,
Gets happy by the hour,
Still he’s okay with me,
I’m thankful for my family.

Grandma tells funny stories,
My ancestors were kings and queens,
Still I love that 90 pound lady.
I’m thankful for my family.

I have a baby brother,
You’d think he’d be like me,
But he’s in juvie for stealing,
I’m thankful for my family.

My Mom’s a beautiful lady,
She wears boas and high heel shoes,
But she leaves lipstick on my cheek,
I’m thankful for my family.

My sister’s expecting a baby,
She doesn’t know who’s its daddy,
But Mom acts like it’s her very own.
I’m thankful for my family.

I’m the one who turned out right,
I sit and study every night,
Wearing earplugs and eating pizza,
I’m thankful for my family.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Adams Avatar
November 30, 2017 at 9:04 AM
I like this one a lot. You can pick your friends but not your family. But, they were there for it all!! Eventually they are sorely missed!........Great write.........pat
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November 30, 2017 at 9:41 AM
Thank you - you've been making my morning.
Ricci Avatar
April 23, 2017 at 5:44 AM
Morning Sunite. You have me smiling. Thank you for that. I read the humor but I also see the beauty of the marvelous line of "I'm thankful for my family" Yes, I have such a family as well. May we all have. Thank you for sharing. Your execution is marvelous. Well done entirely.
Wanter Avatar
April 19, 2017 at 6:14 PM
Thank you, Mubarika, for seeing that.
Sami Avatar
April 19, 2017 at 6:09 PM
I love the story in the poem. Very humorous too
Hauser  Avatar
April 17, 2017 at 5:05 PM
This really is a deep poem through the vail of humor
Wanter Avatar
April 17, 2017 at 6:13 PM
Could be, Mike! Thank you for dipping in and commenting.
Deo Avatar
April 15, 2017 at 6:24 AM
Please have some broccoli with your pizza (any member of the Cabbage family, cruciferous, veggies will make U healthier). Cruciferous veggies - sounds right for Good Friday through Christmas. You said, it is just for fun ... Dad must be a poet, and Mom, wouldn't you know it, is a pediatrician. Thanks for breaking the drought SW.
Wanter Avatar
April 17, 2017 at 6:12 PM
Thank you for that humor, Anil!
Marie Avatar
April 14, 2017 at 5:01 PM
A charming piece sunlite:) Everyone has a family member or two whose cute quirks adds 'pizzaz' to their lives. That yours is 'pizza' says just how universally adored you are..lol:) A wonderful tale, fun to read. lynnxxx
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April 17, 2017 at 6:11 PM
Thanks for your kindness, Lynn Marie.
Green Avatar
April 14, 2017 at 3:51 PM
That was cute and so relatable. Yep, everyone has their thing, their good and their bad but in the end that are still family and we love them all. Nicely done Sunlite.
Wanter Avatar
April 17, 2017 at 6:10 PM
Thank you, Chris.
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