Sit Down and Shut Up

For two years we tried to get her to talk.

For the same two years, to get her to walk.

For the next sixteen years

Through frustration and tears,

Asked to sit and shut up, she'd balk.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Fraser Avatar
August 2, 2010 at 7:20 AM
haha, been there and still wearing the T-Shirt. Kool Limerick Francine >> James
Freeman Avatar
August 1, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Rather revealing, concerning rearing our children, Francine. Good Job, Agape, Moses
Kendrick Avatar
August 1, 2010 at 10:47 AM
Every parent has been through this unless they were bless by having one of those children where everything was yes, yes...Enjoyed the humor made my day brighter..'Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work...Sara
Mehta Avatar
July 31, 2010 at 7:09 PM
Very witty and humorous write, Francine
Dietrich Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 11:11 PM
hahaha. Yes, and then you wish she were an infant again! good one. Luv, andrea
Mossburg Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 6:56 PM
Very funny. I can relate. We dubbed my daughter "Princess Babbling Brook". Thanks for your kind words on my poem.
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