Sunday, September 12, 2010

Goodnight Mess
A bedtime story for mothers everywhere
by: Anne Adolphson
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In the great living room
There was a juice box
And an old nasty spoon
And a scattered pile of -
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Miss-matched socks
And a heap of Lego blocks
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Old milk in a cup
And a smelly little pup
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A baby that fussed, not to mention the dust
And a disgruntled old lady wallowing in her disgust
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Goodnight mess
Goodnight stress
Goodnight dirty, soiled dress
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Goodnight dollhouse
I hope that's not poop from a mouse!
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While looking at her impending doom
The old lady knew her husband wouldn't help anytime soon
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But then she thought, "What's all the fuss?"
"And I'll try not to cuss"
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"For tomorrow is a new day"
"So I might as well go lay"
"I will put those kids to work"
"So it's sure to be okay"
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Goodnight mountain of laundry
And sink full of dishes
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She knows it won't get done tonight
No matter how hard she wishes
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So, goodnight gross house
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Goodnight musty air
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Goodnight messes everywhere

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