The Funny Thing About the Way Kids Think

Mommy I don't want to nap, I'd rather go and play
I know my eyes look tired but I could go all day
Mommy don't you get it? There's way too much to do
So let's forego the nap and take a road trip to the zoo
Mommy put me down and don't you put me in my bed
I told you I'm not sleepy, have you heard a word I said?
Mommy you're not listening, so now I'm gonna scream
I'm way too tired for a nap so how about ice cream?
Mommy don't you walk away, I shall not be ignored
I still won't fall asleep, I know where the toys are stored
Mommy are you singing now, you know I like that song
It still won't make me go to sleep, so I'll just sing along
Mommy now I'm yawning and my eyes are closing tight
But I promise I am wide awake... 

					       I'm sleepy now... 

								        Night night...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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

Barden Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 8:19 PM
Blessings and congrats for your well-deserved win, Avery - keep up the wonderful work, my friend! :-)
One Avatar
October 20, 2017 at 4:42 PM
Great entry Avery.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Merryman Avatar
May 31, 2016 at 4:16 PM
You really got inside the child's mind! I like this very much, Avery! Delightful! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
Richards Avatar
May 20, 2016 at 12:58 PM
Ahh.........I'm loving this one, and the way it ends is perfectly charming !! Well done, Avery !!
Won Avatar
May 23, 2016 at 7:02 AM
Thank you so much!
Callus Avatar
May 20, 2016 at 11:24 AM
You appear to be writing from personal experience, Avery:) Sounds very much like the real thing! Congratulations on your merited win. ~ Regards // paul
Won Avatar
May 20, 2016 at 12:14 PM
Thank you!
Carmack Avatar
May 20, 2016 at 9:37 AM
:) Congrats Avery.
Won Avatar
May 20, 2016 at 12:13 PM
Thank you :-)
Daniel Avatar
March 26, 2016 at 3:41 AM
Ha ha:) kids can be fun :) congratulations on your win:)
Simpson Avatar
March 23, 2016 at 9:13 PM
Avery, you must have met my child! Love the poem.
Allison Avatar
March 23, 2016 at 4:30 PM
dropping back with my congrats:-) hugs jan xx
Nance Avatar
March 23, 2016 at 1:45 PM
This really did make me laugh out loud because I have a four year old and I can totally relate! :) :) thanks for the smiles
Won Avatar
March 24, 2016 at 1:59 PM
You're welcome! I wrote this about my niece. Never wants to go to sleep. She's almost 3 :-)
Allison Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 3:58 PM
absolutely charming poem - it really made me smile - very good luck in the contest:-)hugs Jan xx
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace