The Mother-In-Law At the Door
The Mother-in-Law at the Door
By Elton Camp
The doorbell’s ring brings Sue to the door
A quick peek shows one she’s seen before
It is her mother-in-law standing out there
Come without calling, how does she dare
This isn’t the first time she’s pulled that trick
Having her visit today makes Sue feel sick
It is in her ragged bathrobe that she’s dressed
From end-to-end, the house is quite messed
While Mother Roberts is wearing a new suit
Even at her age, she looks very prim and cute
Her white gloves show what Sue does fear
To make an inspection is why she is here
She can already almost hear her sneer
“My son is in a dilemma, I greatly fear.”
“As a child, he liked things neat and clean.
My dear, I hope you understand what I mean.”
“When I think of the girls he might have wed,
It causes an ache right in the front of my head.”
Sue quietly slipped into the closet to hide
And left Mother Roberts standing outside
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