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You Must Be Kidding

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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".

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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!

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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