Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

Mommy

Mommy gave Joey a new toy, (saying)
  'Play nicely and share with the boys'
But Joey was selfish, he didn't share
  His friends went home; Joey didn't play fair

Mom talked to Joey - in her voice, only love
  But Joey wasn't the 'peacefulest dove'
Once again, he kept the toy all for himself
  So Mom took it away, put it high on the shelf

Joey moaned and he cried, and then wept some more
  First Mommy counted the minutes, then she couldn't keep score
He said, 'Mommy, you're mean, and I really hate you'
  'You don't hear my cries; you and I are now through...'

Well, time went by, and Joey repented
  And wonder of wonders, 'Bad Mommy' relented
Joey got his toy back, and this time he shared ~
  Which shows you what a Mommy can do when she cares

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Terry Flood July 19, 2021 at 2:53 PM As Judy suggested, tough love is key. Take my son for instance... yesterday I caught him kissing a girl so I sent him to his room until he says he understands love and respect. He’ll have to comply... they’re due to get married tomorrow. ;-) Terry Gershon Wolf July 19, 2021 at 6:56 PM You are one tough hombre, Terry! lol. ~ Senor Wolf

Judy Ball July 18, 2021 at 5:44 PM Tough love is so very important. Without it the child will never learn the important lessons of life. Number one being that for everything we do and say there s always a price to be paid. Excellent Gershon. God Bless, JB Gershon Wolf July 18, 2021 at 8:55 PM You got it, Judy. (And methinks you've always had it too). :) gw

Kim Rodrigues July 18, 2021 at 3:59 PM Oh yes! We must be tough sometimes. Why make everyone else suffer so your child can have peace when you can put peace in your child’s character! Blessings, dear friend! Profound! Gershon Wolf July 18, 2021 at 8:55 PM And thank you, Kim, for the equally profound comment! Interesting way to acquire peace you've mentioned. :) gw

Alexis Y. July 18, 2021 at 12:19 PM Hi Gershon, I can relate to this write very much. I'm sure it tugged at the mother's heart when little Joey acted that way, however, if she would've stood firm, he wouldn't have learned his lesson. I liked this a lot well done:-) Alexis Gershon Wolf July 18, 2021 at 6:22 PM That's right. No spine, child's not fine. :) gw

Mike Gentile July 18, 2021 at 11:39 AM Aww, Gershon is this from personal experience? I hope you still share, especially your cocktails, i'll be right over! Loved your couplet, happy Sunday! Gershon Wolf July 18, 2021 at 8:47 PM Cocktails? Share? What? Are you kidding? The olive in the martini maybe. lol. Thanks, Mike. Happiness always, Gershon

Rico Leffanta July 18, 2021 at 11:16 AM Nice! I noticed you spelt, "Mommy" whereas the English use "Mummy" as in the Return of ...... Gershon Wolf July 18, 2021 at 6:22 PM Ah! You've let the Egyptian out of the bag again...

Heidi Sands July 18, 2021 at 6:58 AM A nice lesson taught in a flowing poem. Well done Gershon :) Gershon Wolf July 18, 2021 at 8:45 PM I'm trying to achieve that flow. Thanks for letting me know! Cheers, gw

Krish Radhakrishna July 18, 2021 at 1:22 AM Nice one Gershon! care and share! Teach them to share when they are young! Gershon Wolf July 18, 2021 at 6:16 PM That's the ticket, Krish. No share; no fair! :) gw

Eve Roper July 17, 2021 at 10:26 PM Good insight, Gershon. Yes, children do play those little games, but it is hard not to give in... I am the worst of them all. Gershon Wolf July 18, 2021 at 6:14 PM Eve, you've just got to stand firm, so grandma can give in and spoil them! lol. Cheers, gw