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