Mum's Just Can'T Have a Lie In!!!!

I am sleeping
Though quietly
Without them knowing
I am awake
So much need for resting
As Mother's need to do
A lie in
Is an alien word
In the vocabulary of a Mum
And here yet allowed
To all the sleep I can grasp
The laughter of you both comes through
I can smell the toast being made
And wonder
Should I get up and remind you
We have run out of jam
To try the peanut butter
But know I should leave you be
But minutes later
I grab my dressing gown
To see you both laughing
As I say
There's homemade bramble jam
Forget the lie in, is there some for me!!!!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Brown Avatar
October 11, 2009 at 8:36 AM
I have read your amazing poetry today and enjoyed it. Thank you Jo. I hope you are enjoying your weekend. Love, Carol
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October 10, 2009 at 1:12 PM
Nicely done. A mother's work is never done. Keep writing. Sara
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October 10, 2009 at 1:03 PM
This gave me a pleasant uplift today. I enjoyed reading your poem. Marty
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October 10, 2009 at 12:57 PM
"A lie in Is an alien word" is not only extremely clever, Jo, but also probably very true for mothers who just need a few more moments of quiet time in the morning before going on duty to mind the little ones. I love the uplifting quality in this write! Wonderful poem! Love, Carolyn
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