Mama

Mama said wipe your feet
I just mopped the floor
Mama said don't yell so loud
And don't slam the door
Mama said feed the dog
Then go set the table
Mama said you must cook
For I just wasn't able
Mama said a lot of things
Heaven knows it's true
But one thing Mama never said was
I love you
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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Jordan Avatar
September 15, 2008 at 7:18 AM
Vernette this poem is so sad - congrats on being featured
Winter Avatar
September 15, 2008 at 6:51 AM
Oh Vernette, this is so sad. A powerful, well written featured write of the week. Congrats. Love, Shar
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September 15, 2008 at 6:31 AM
Mama must have had a sad life if she never could say IO love you. Well written, Vernette. Congratulations on having "Mama" featured this week. Vince
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September 14, 2008 at 6:33 PM
Too bad we don't say I love you more often. Nice message in this poem. Congratulations on having it featured this week. You may want to change wsn't to wasn't in line 8. I wish you continued success with your writing. Karen
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