Charles Clive Poet Verse

When I Say What I Really Mean

Oh Mother-in-Law. Oh Mother-in-Law,
I hope you will stay, just like before;
but Mother-in-Law, dear Mother-in-Law,
I’ve introduced rules you mustn’t ignore.

Now Mother-in-Law, oh Mother-in-Law,
our breakfast is breakfast, you’ve noted I’m sure.
So Mother-in-Law, dear Mother-in-law,
please keep off the gin and whiskey galore.

And Mother-in-Law, my Mother-in-Law,
the hoover is hassle, cleaning a chore;
so Mother-in-Law, dear Mother-in-Law,
stop dropping your *** ash onto the floor.

Then Mother-in-Law, oh Mother-in-Law,
should Susan and I have a small private war;
dear Mother-in-Law, oh Mother-in-Law,
do not intervene, just kindly withdraw.

Oh Mother-in-Law, oh Mother-in-Law,
if, in the end, you can stand it no more;
please Mother-in-Law, dear Mother-in-Law,
depart with decorum. AND DON’T SLAM THE DOOR!


But oh, what I mean, dear Mother-in-Law:
I find you a pain – and a terrible bore.
So Mother-in-Law, oh Mother-in-Law,
I’ve had quite enough. Please come here no more!

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For Nancy Jones' Competition.

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Kathryn Collins July 9, 2012 at 7:14 AM What a nightmare of a mother-in-law - I can't see her "parting with decorum." Thanks for the fun reading.

Cecilia Macfarlane July 6, 2012 at 11:17 AM I'm laughing.....you certainly said what you mean.....awesome write!

Ilene Bauer July 4, 2012 at 9:13 AM hilarious! i thoroughly enjoyed this!

Steven Henderson July 4, 2012 at 4:34 AM Forgiveness is all I can say. Peace and blessings to you and your family.