Oh! Dear Gawd!

Mom looks through windows
A watched pot will never boil
A daughter's courtship





Contest; "Redneck Psalms, Improve Human Foible"

Sponsored by: John Freeman
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Galua Avatar
July 24, 2010 at 5:36 AM
really love Virginia...I can really relate...my mother is also kinda like that...^_^ v
Beer Avatar
July 7, 2010 at 5:04 PM
Once a mother always a mother, no matter what age. Right Virginia. Good subject. God Bless, Cile Keep up the good work.
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July 5, 2010 at 2:29 PM
Just wanted to drop by and add congratulations on having your poem featured to my other comment. I wish you continued success with your writing. Karen
Sweetheart Avatar
July 5, 2010 at 11:08 AM
Congrats Virginia on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a great choice to share with us all.. with luv from the "Sweetheart" in Hawaii.. AlohA..
Adeite Avatar
July 5, 2010 at 10:37 AM
Congrats Virginia, on having your poem being featured on the Poetry Soup homepage this week, you are such a great talent! keep up the great writes, and enjoy the honor. Love, Adeleke
Fisher Avatar
July 5, 2010 at 7:14 AM
Many congrats on your senryu being featured this week. Rgds Janette
Rich Avatar
July 4, 2010 at 2:45 PM
Enjoyed reading your poetry today.. I'm new to the soup so I hope you have an open mind as far as poetry. Enjoy ya day.
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July 3, 2010 at 8:58 PM
Interesting perpective for the reader to ponder about. Thank you for sharing your poem with us and for your kind comment. Keep on writing. Karen
Culverhouse Avatar
June 30, 2010 at 7:25 PM
that is the stuff!! all have been in that situation I think. LOL My favs!
Green Avatar
June 30, 2010 at 7:22 PM
Heck, isn't that Dad's job? Na, this was great...and should be practiced~!
Mehta Avatar
June 30, 2010 at 7:06 PM
Nice Psalm. Good luck in the contest
Kendrick Avatar
June 30, 2010 at 2:51 PM
Yes, those moms want to protect their daughters from harm and see that their respect is keep in tact.. Keep the creative lines flowing..Sara
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