by Christine Whelan-Mccoy

Created on: November 27, 2009   Last Updated: November 28, 2009

STRAINED PEAS AND CARROTS


Strained peas and carrots,
Is this all they've got?
I have two new teeth, here
Let's give it a shot.
I want Daddy's favourites
Roast beef and grilled cheese
Not strained peas and carrots
No more of these, please.

They look at me closely
They're waiting to see
If today I'll follow through with
What's expected of me
I could turn up my nose
And spit it back out
But, Mom knows the tricks
She'll retrieve it, no doubt.

I could be a good boy
And pretend that it's great
It'll make them feel better
Watching me clean my plate
But tomorrow, at supper
I know what they'll serve
More strained peas and carrots
Geez! They've got their nerve.

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