L Milton Hankins Poet Limerick

The Better Punishment

There once was a troublesome brother
Who was mean to his dear old mother
She paddled him hard
Out in the back yard
Better a paddling than the druther.

written July 16, 2021

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Caren Krutsinger July 18, 2021 at 5:34 PM There is nothing wrong with a good paddling! L Milton Hankins July 18, 2021 at 5:41 PM In my opinion, lovingly administered...okay. Nothing like the board of education applied to the seat of learning!