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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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May 3, 2020 at 11:40 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!

May 3, 2020 at 11:48 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

April 21, 2020 at 1:31 AM

Hilarious! Made me laugh.

April 21, 2020 at 8:58 AM

Glad it could bring a smile, Caren! Appreciate all your comments today. Hugs ~ John

April 20, 2020 at 5:10 AM

Inquisitive lips are that of a genius. Lovely penning.

April 21, 2020 at 8:55 AM

Inquisitive lips - I like that! Thanks for dropping by, JCB

April 19, 2020 at 8:33 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

April 21, 2020 at 8:54 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.

April 18, 2020 at 11:39 AM

You know children very well. Loved this John

April 18, 2020 at 11:56 AM

Lonna, I raised two of them (both smarter than their dad!) Thanks for the visit, my friend.

April 16, 2020 at 4:20 AM

Excellent, John...just what the Sponsor was after! Congratulations on placing first. Regards // paul

April 18, 2020 at 11:57 AM

Thank you, Paul! I have been enjoying the movies (and subsequent comment threads) over at facebook!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

April 15, 2020 at 10:59 PM

A lovely, humorous rhyme, John. Congratulations on your win.

April 15, 2020 at 11:18 PM

Evelyn, I am grateful for you stopping by to read and comment. Blessings on your day ~ John

Andrea Dietrich

April 15, 2020 at 3:34 PM

I think I am too late to see your POTD. for which poem was it?

April 15, 2020 at 3:38 PM

See my email.

April 15, 2020 at 2:27 PM

Congrats on your win John--a talented write.

April 15, 2020 at 2:33 PM

Thank you, Vijay. A high compliment from such a talented writer.

Reason A. Poteet

April 15, 2020 at 12:03 AM

Cute, John, a humorous read especially to we parents/grandparents involved with e-learning these days. Kudoes on the win.

April 15, 2020 at 12:07 AM

Best wishes in your teaching endeavors. I always believed the best teachers are your family. Blessings to you, RP

April 14, 2020 at 10:50 PM

Congrats, John. Good job.

April 14, 2020 at 10:54 PM

Thank you, Curtis. Nice to hear from you.

Andrea Dietrich

April 14, 2020 at 9:28 PM

Congrats John. a well deserved win!

April 14, 2020 at 9:57 PM

Thanks, friend! Always nice to hear from you.

April 14, 2020 at 8:10 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.

April 14, 2020 at 10:00 PM

Top o' the morning to ye! Oh wait, it's 8pm! Thanks, Sam! Love the energy!

April 14, 2020 at 8:01 PM

CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, John. Made me smile! Janice

April 13, 2020 at 11:55 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.

April 14, 2020 at 12:27 AM

We need them to teach us how to use our cellphones, don't we, Harry? Great comment!

April 13, 2020 at 7:21 PM

LOL...yes, they are bright!

April 13, 2020 at 7:31 PM

Thanks for the laugh Kim!

April 13, 2020 at 6:13 PM

Haha...Nice one dear poet John. To my faves.

April 13, 2020 at 7:04 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

April 13, 2020 at 5:27 PM

hahaha. you are in very good humor today. Loved this , especially the end!

April 13, 2020 at 7:05 PM

Thank you... not easy getting a setting/ plot/ dialogue/ denouement all into 6 lines is it?

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