Ralph Taylor Poet Rhyme

My Mom

"I shall be telling this with a sigh"
                                         Robert Frost


As a youth I must admit
I was careless as could be
my Mom would get so flustered
trying to get through to me.

Whether I would run or jump
or maybe climb up in a tree
"If you break a leg, she'd warn me,
don't come running home to me!"

When I got into trouble
it was for sure I'd have to pay
"Just wait until your dad comes home"
is what she would always say!

When I was in a hurry
and forgot to close the door
"Do you live in a barn?" She'd ask
then I'd get the old "what-for"!

Yea, Mom had her hairy moments
which I admit,  I caused a few.
She said I helped her hair turn gray
as I think back - I guess that's true!

Sorry Mom - God bless.

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Carol Sunshine Brown October 26, 2011 at 5:47 AM Congratulations on your win in Constance's "Any Mother Poem" contest Ralph. Love, Carol

Rosalyn Lampkin October 26, 2011 at 4:12 AM Hi Ralph. Congrats on your win. I can relate to your poem quite will. Rosalyn

Andrea Dietrich October 24, 2011 at 11:32 PM Congrats on this one. I remember it, so adorably boyish!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart October 24, 2011 at 8:57 PM Congrats Ralph on another wonderful win with this tremendous write my friend.. enjoyed with luv..

Joyce Johnson October 24, 2011 at 6:04 PM We Moms do the best we can with the kids we get. Congratulations Ralph. Love, Joyce

Katie Livingston May 2, 2011 at 10:09 AM really enjoyed reading this poem.it was funny but sweet at the same time.mothers are the ones who hold their childs hearts forever, and i liked that you wrote about your mom...it was nice

Carolyn Devonshire January 1, 2011 at 8:22 AM Witty and delightful tribute to your mom, Ralph. "Just wait until your father comes home" is the one I heard most often. But Dad did nothing except express disappointment. I'm sure I helped turn a few hairs gray as well. Happy New Year, my friend! Love, Carolyn

Andrea Dietrich January 1, 2011 at 1:12 AM this is wonderful, Ralph. Lots of love in it and it is very enjoyable to read. LUv, Andrea

Andrea Dietrich January 1, 2011 at 1:11 AM this is wonderful, Ralph. Lots of love in it and it is very enjoyable to read. LUv, Andrea

Larry Belt December 31, 2010 at 4:28 PM lol great write about the mom my friend....You and yours have a Happy New Year.....Larry

Sara Kendrick December 31, 2010 at 3:35 PM Enjoyed your bubbling over with fun write about your mom whom I get a feel of her personality in this one..I believe that I would have liked her..Good luck in the contest with this very good one..Reads like a winner to me..Sara

L'Nass Shango December 31, 2010 at 2:26 PM Ralph, did we not all just do that. And now we would like to tell them forever it is only love. Well writ. Happy new year to you, my friend.

Debbie Guzzi December 31, 2010 at 11:33 AM Precious! Your Mom wasa good caretaker! Great entry! Light & Love

Carol Sunshine Brown December 30, 2010 at 4:40 AM I enjoyed reading your excellent poetry this morning Ralph. I will be back after the New Year to read more of your poetry. Wishing you a very Happy New Year. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 29, 2010 at 8:52 PM Ralph ..simply spectacular my friend.. good luck in the contest by Francine... an awesome legacy to Mom... wishing u and yours a very Happy New Year from all of us here in NJ...with luv..