by Paisley Parmer

Created on: July 02, 2010   Last Updated: June 30, 2011

A Day Out with Mom

A Poem for Children

Mother says were going out today,

And while we are out, I must behave!

There is a time to be loud and quiet she said.

“Yes mother” I grumbled and nodded my head.

To the bank for some money, was our first stop.

I remembered to whisper, or so I had thought.

On to the library, to pick out some books.

Excited, I shouted as I dodged dirty looks.

Next to the market, for apples and bread,

I was quiet I swear, not a word to be said.

Though I wasn’t as quiet as I know I could be,

Mom said she had a surprise, I couldn’t wait to see!

“Close your eyes, and do not peek.”

Mother whispered as I wriggled in my seat.

“Okay, open.” Mom said with such flair.

I let out a shriek, could we really be THERE!

Laugh and shout, and slide and swing,

We are at the park, and I can be as loud as I want you see!

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