Peanut

In blue jeans and a sweatshirt,
tousled hair, a cheeky grin,
she whistles and the birds sing back,
she puts a load of laundry in.

A country girl with country manners,
"Thanks so much!" blesses her lips,
her daughter shares her airs and graces,
dancing now, mom sways, she dips.

Dressing up for Church on Sunday,
mom and Peanut looking fine,
mom's pleasant voice outsings the others
with mellifluence divine.

Skipping home from God's Communion,
licking ice cream cones they smile,
playing Hopscotch on the corner,
laughing, leaping all the while.

A six-year-old with imitations
of an adult's ways and means,
she's the Perfect Little Lady
sharing Mommy's hopes and dreams!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Wesley Avatar
June 23, 2012 at 8:35 PM
I guess you burst into happy ones now and then Keith; I prefer the ones that tear me apart but even I could do with the lift you give in this sweet poem. Love, Lizabeth
Collins Avatar
May 14, 2012 at 8:25 AM
So sweet. My husband called my daughter peanut when she was a little girl. Thanks for the memory. love, Kathy
Andresen Avatar
May 13, 2012 at 2:36 PM
A lovely Sunday and a beautiful poem Keith, love it.Lucky mom. - oxox Anne-Lise
Williams Avatar
May 13, 2012 at 5:36 AM
Keith geat description..David
Dietrich Avatar
May 12, 2012 at 9:05 PM
This is just adorable and flows with a very pleasing rhythm! Great one for mothers' day.
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