Net Miles Of Smiles

Don’t Mess with Mom
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My son came home from school one day,
with a smirk upon his face.
He’d decided he was smart enough,
to put me in my place.

~*~ 

“Guess what I learned in Civics Two,
that’s taught by Mr. Wright?
It’s all about the laws today,
The “Children’s Bill of Rights.”

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It says I need not clean my room,
don’t have to cut my hair.
No one can tell me what to think,
or speak, or what to wear.

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I have freedom from religion,
and regardless what you say,
I don’t have to bow my head,
and I sure don’t have to pray.

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I can wear earrings if I want,
and pierce my tongue & nose.
I can read & watch just what I like,
and get tattoos from head to toes.

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And if you ever spank me,
I’ll charge you with the crime.
I’ll back up all my charges,
with the marks on my behind.

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Don’t you ever touch me,
my body’s only for my use,
not for your hugs and kisses,
that’s just more child abuse.

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Don’t preach about your morals,
like your mama did to you.
That’s nothing more than mind control,

And it’s illegal too!

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Mom, I have these children’s rights,
so you can’t influence me,
or I’ll call Children’s Services Division,
better known as C.S.D. “

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Of course my first instinct was
To toss him out the door
But the chance to teach a lesson
made me think a little more.

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I mulled it over carefully,
I couldn’t let this go.
A smile crept upon my face,
he’s messing with a pro.

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The next day I took him shopping
at the local Goodwill Store
I told him, “Pick out all you want,
there’s shirts & pants galore.

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I’ve called and checked with C.S.D.,
who said they didn’t care
if I bought you K-Mart shoes
instead of those Nike Airs.

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And I’ve canceled that appointment
to take your driver’s test.
The C.S.D. is unconcerned
so I’ll decide what’s best.”

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I said “No time to stop and eat,
or pick up stuff to munch.
And tomorrow you can start to learn
to make your own sack lunch.

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Just save that raging appetite,
and wait ’til dinner time.
We’re having liver and onions,
a favorite dish of mine.”

~*~

He asked “Can I please rent a movie,
To watch on my VCR?”
“Sorry, but I sold your TV,
for new tires on my car.

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I also rented out your room,
you’ll take the couch instead.
The C.S.D. requires
just a roof above your head.

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Your clothing won’t be trendy now,
and I’ll choose what we eat.
That allowance that you used to get,
will buy me something neat.

~*~

I’m selling off your jet ski,
dirt-bike & roller blades.
Check out the “Parent’s Bill of Rights,”
It’s in effect today!

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Hey hot shot, are you crying,
and why are you on your knees?
Are you asking God to help you out,
instead of C.S.D.?”

~Wings Over The Mountains of Life~

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~A MountainWings Original~