by sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j.
Member since:
August 4, 2006

Mommy, Why?

February 17, 2008 10:38 AM EST (Updated: February 17, 2008 10:38 AM EST)
views: 94 | rating: 10/10 (26 votes) | comments: 31

(I'm republishing some of my old poems)

 

Mommy, why is the sky so blue?

Why do I look like you?

Why are you really tall?

Why am I just so small?

Why can't any dogs talk?

Why can't that kid walk?

Why don't Daddy have any hair?

Why do I always have to share?

Why did Grandpa have to die?

Why is God up so very high?

Why do you tell me no?

Why do you love me so?

 

Daughter, the sky is blue so you will see

In it's light you look like me.

I must stand tall to shield your life

You're much too small to handle strife.

Dogs can't talk; you talk enough!

Some kids must deal with different stuff.

Some Daddies lose all their hair.

You must always do what is fair.

God got lonely, so Grandpa went

Up to heaven, where prayers are sent.

I must be strong, even when you whine

I'll love you always, daughter mine!

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Comments: 31

Jennifer J. Feb 17, 2008, 10:44am EST
That is really nice.
Jan S. Feb 17, 2008, 11:05am EST
Beautifully written! The why questions make me think you're talking about a four year old. Why seems to be a four year old's favorite question.
Susan H. Feb 17, 2008, 11:14am EST
great poem. Thanks for sharing
Terry S. Feb 17, 2008, 11:15am EST
Well done - I liked it. Some Daddys keep their hair too
Ellie !. Feb 17, 2008, 11:28am EST
well done!
Erica M. Feb 17, 2008, 11:42am EST
Very nice!
sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Feb 17, 2008, 11:51am EST
Thank y'all! I did write it when my daughter was much younger, after a day of why, why, why, LOL!
Spencer T. Feb 17, 2008, 12:27pm EST
Quite lovely sentiments. Good stuff.
Leigh M. Feb 17, 2008, 1:03pm EST
Great poem.
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 17, 2008, 1:39pm EST
Sweet!
: )
Emma L. Feb 17, 2008, 2:22pm EST
Wonderful poem- I love it!
ashley s. Feb 17, 2008, 5:10pm EST
love this too cute
Lisa J Feb 17, 2008, 8:03pm EST
It gave me chills, Sheila. It's just beautiful.
N A Feb 18, 2008, 10:20am EST
Sheila, those are the words of a wonderful mother.
William M. Feb 18, 2008, 11:06am EST
Wonderful.
Alison H. Feb 18, 2008, 12:19pm EST
Great poem with universal appeal!
Kelly M. Feb 18, 2008, 1:20pm EST
That was beautiful!
B F. Feb 18, 2008, 2:27pm EST
Wonderfully written! I love it!!!
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Feb 18, 2008, 5:43pm EST
Wow! That was really good.
sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Feb 19, 2008, 4:57pm EST
I'm glad y'all enjoyed it! This poem is really special to me.
Abby N. Feb 20, 2008, 7:17am EST
Very good, I like this!
Chelsea R. Feb 20, 2008, 1:57pm EST
great job!
Karolyn Q. Feb 20, 2008, 10:23pm EST
This was a wonderful poem. Thank you for commenting on my articles too.

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Cynthia W. Feb 21, 2008, 4:33pm EST
Beautiful poem, thanks for sharing!
sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Feb 22, 2008, 5:26pm EST
Thanks y'all!
Michelle M. Feb 22, 2008, 5:28pm EST
You write real well for children, this is sweet.
Barb (Gather Site Ferret) Carlson Feb 23, 2008, 10:36pm EST
Very nice poem!
Samantha V. Mar 18, 2008, 6:13am EDT
Very sweet! Great job! :)
Rebecca C. Apr 15, 2008, 8:46pm EDT
Awe! That is so sweet! I love it!

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