What Children Say

It's very true you never know
When they will make a fool of you
Imagine the scene was in the local church
The priest was enthuising about
It being Harvest Festival time 

He spots young Mali walking down the aisle
Dressed in a  lovely shiny blue dress
Carrying a trug of fruit and veg for the festival
Smiling and looking like an angel

Here comes Mali looking gorgeous
Bends to take the trug off her 
whispers  quietly, Mali you look really beautiful
The dress is so perfect for you,
When clearly into the hidden mic
A sweet little voice said
“My mother says it’s a bugger to iron”

The congregation were convulsed with laughter
except for one red faced woman
who wished the floor would open up
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
March 18, 2013 at 11:47 AM
ha ha that's the sort of thing we have kids for .love it lol xx soup
Roberts Avatar
March 20, 2013 at 5:58 PM
lol Yep
Williams Avatar
March 18, 2013 at 2:50 AM
ha ha I love this....
Roberts Avatar
March 18, 2013 at 4:23 AM
Is a true story David lol .....Seren
Jones Avatar
March 17, 2013 at 8:18 PM
They do say what they are thinking..and honest...very cute poem seren
Roberts Avatar
March 17, 2013 at 9:17 PM
Lol i m not sure what I would have done in that situation, probably laughed with everyone else....Seren
Sivey Avatar
March 17, 2013 at 7:03 PM
Ha ha this is a very humorous write my friend! I enjoyed reading it this illustrious poem, such a funny piece, Great Work!!
Roberts Avatar
March 17, 2013 at 7:42 PM
i clicked the wrong box and couldnt edit it. hope your weekend was great Gail ...seren
Roberts Avatar
March 17, 2013 at 7:40 PM
oh drat, i clicked wrong box , time for bed i think. sorry Russell.....glad you liked it
Roberts Avatar
March 17, 2013 at 7:37 PM
thanks Gail, hope your weekend was enjoyable also ...Seren
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