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You Must Be Kidding

My kid gets smarter every day
She queries in a thoughtful way:
"Are two M.D.'s a paradox?
Are kosher fish in spring 'May lox'?"
"Go ask your Mom". She says, "I did!
She said to ask another kid".

Copyright © John Watt | Year Posted 2020

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Timothy Hicks Date: 5/3/2020 11:40:00 AM How cute. Sounds like your describing my childhood with all the random (borderline pointless) questions I'd spring on people at the drop of a hat. Inquisitiveness, I think, is a good thing though (even if at times annoying) for it kindles their imagination and thirst for knowledge. Reading this again ... I wonder if there is a subtle allusion at the end, where the child "asked another kid" ergo ... she asked the dad. LOL! Login to Reply John Watt Date: 5/3/2020 11:48:00 AM Yep, you nailed it. I'm the grown-up kid. I remember when I was young I had this one really smart friend who nicknamed me, "interrogative". Nobody knew what that meant, but I guess he thought I asked a lot of questions. So my kids grew up like me! Thanks for the great feedback, Timothy. You're right, questions kindle the imagination.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 4/21/2020 1:31:00 AM Hilarious! Made me laugh. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 4/21/2020 8:58:00 AM Glad it could bring a smile, Caren! Appreciate all your comments today. Hugs ~ John

JCB Brul Date: 4/20/2020 5:10:00 AM Inquisitive lips are that of a genius. Lovely penning. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 4/21/2020 8:55:00 AM Inquisitive lips - I like that! Thanks for dropping by, JCB

David Smith Date: 4/19/2020 8:33:00 PM Something to ponder though I do wonder if exploring the virtual world without a trail of breadcrumbs back to the real world is really smart for them or us. Excellent poem though, and relatable. The length gives it extra strength. Will also bring smiles to those in need. Best regards David in NZ Login to Reply John Watt Date: 4/21/2020 8:54:00 AM Thank you for the hearty comment David.I'm glad it could bring a smile. You're right about the internet, though - have to be careful.

Lonna Blodgett Date: 4/18/2020 11:39:00 AM You know children very well. Loved this John Login to Reply John Watt Date: 4/18/2020 11:56:00 AM Lonna, I raised two of them (both smarter than their dad!) Thanks for the visit, my friend.

Paul Callus Date: 4/16/2020 4:20:00 AM Excellent, John...just what the Sponsor was after! Congratulations on placing first. Regards // paul Login to Reply John Watt Date: 4/18/2020 11:57:00 AM Thank you, Paul! I have been enjoying the movies (and subsequent comment threads) over at facebook!

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 4/15/2020 10:59:00 PM A lovely, humorous rhyme, John. Congratulations on your win. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 4/15/2020 11:18:00 PM Evelyn, I am grateful for you stopping by to read and comment. Blessings on your day ~ John

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/15/2020 3:34:00 PM I think I am too late to see your POTD. for which poem was it? Login to Reply John Watt Date: 4/15/2020 3:38:00 PM See my email.

Vijay Pandit Date: 4/15/2020 2:27:00 PM Congrats on your win John--a talented write. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 4/15/2020 2:33:00 PM Thank you, Vijay. A high compliment from such a talented writer.

Reason A. Poteet Date: 4/15/2020 12:03:00 AM Cute, John, a humorous read especially to we parents/grandparents involved with e-learning these days. Kudoes on the win. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 4/15/2020 12:07:00 AM Best wishes in your teaching endeavors. I always believed the best teachers are your family. Blessings to you, RP

Curtis Johnson Date: 4/14/2020 10:50:00 PM Congrats, John. Good job. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 4/14/2020 10:54:00 PM Thank you, Curtis. Nice to hear from you.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/14/2020 9:28:00 PM Congrats John. a well deserved win! Login to Reply John Watt Date: 4/14/2020 9:57:00 PM Thanks, friend! Always nice to hear from you.

Sam Kauffman Date: 4/14/2020 8:10:00 PM Probably not! Amazing how "smart" our kids get and how-well - out touch parents are until our kids have their own children! Congratulations, my friend, on your top win! Top of the heap - you're the tops! Top hats off to you! Enjoy. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 4/14/2020 10:00:00 PM Top o' the morning to ye! Oh wait, it's 8pm! Thanks, Sam! Love the energy!

Janice Canerdy Date: 4/14/2020 8:01:00 PM CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, John. Made me smile! Janice Login to Reply

Harry Horsman Date: 4/13/2020 11:55:00 PM They left me behind an age ago...but none can tie a 'Reef Knot' but are clever with glue. Great poem, to highlight today..Stay Safe, John. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 4/14/2020 12:27:00 AM We need them to teach us how to use our cellphones, don't we, Harry? Great comment!

Kim Rodrigues Date: 4/13/2020 7:21:00 PM LOL...yes, they are bright! Login to Reply John Watt Date: 4/13/2020 7:31:00 PM Thanks for the laugh Kim!

JCB Brul Date: 4/13/2020 6:13:00 PM Haha...Nice one dear poet John. To my faves. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 4/13/2020 7:04:00 PM Thank you for the kind visit, JCB! It's nice to meet you... heading over now to see some of your poems.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/13/2020 5:27:00 PM hahaha. you are in very good humor today. Loved this , especially the end! Login to Reply John Watt Date: 4/13/2020 7:05:00 PM Thank you... not easy getting a setting/ plot/ dialogue/ denouement all into 6 lines is it?