Things I Never Thought I'D Hear Myself Say

Things I never thought I'd hear myself say
Back before my kids were born
Why is my toothbrush in the microwave?
And why is my recliner full of corn?

Who put my cell phone in the fish tank?
And why is there butter in my shoe?
I'd often scream "Get the bleach"
When I stuck my finger in their poo

Who left their underwear under my pillow?
And get that lamp shade off of your head
Quit calling your sister an evil troll
And there's no monsters under your bed

Who put the jello in the DVD player?
And no, you're not getting a pet snake
Who put this hot dog under the cushions
Get your sister's hair out of that cake

It doesn't matter what you ask them
The answer is always the same
"I don't know, I didn't do it"
And somehow they're never to blame
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Orschell Avatar
June 10, 2010 at 1:43 PM
Wonderful poem. I love how they always get away with everything. This is extremely funny. Keep it up Larry! Love Destiny
Green Avatar
June 10, 2010 at 8:20 AM
Love this one, Larry! Hilarious. Definitely sounds like my brother and I when we were kids. 'Cept I was the one asking for the snake! LOL
Taylor Avatar
June 9, 2010 at 8:14 PM
Outstanding. Another chuckler. Really enjoyed this one. Was writing this one of your perogatives? Kudos, Ralph
Culverhouse Avatar
June 9, 2010 at 6:57 PM
funny, you are right on.
Mehta Avatar
June 9, 2010 at 6:28 PM
Nice thoughts well expressed
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