Susie's choice

Before I went to the hospital to have my baby,
My daughter made it very clear, without babbling,
"I do not want a sister."
Is she considering the conflict of interest?
"I want only a brother!"
Imbalance of ratio 2:1 bothering her?

When we brought home a baby boy,
He held her interest, like a new toy!
Finally, after a day or two
She boldly confessed; Babies are ugly, they poop,
Throw up and cry a lot.
When I grow up I am going to have a cat!

Reviews

[Jimmy Yetts]

Though, admittedly, your daughter will still have some of the same problems, they will, at least, be on a smaller, quieter scale.
A most amusing poetic anecdote!

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you very much.

[barleygirl]

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! Such a precious childhood memory told with clarity & playfulness! These are the moments that make writing sing & dance. As the baby of 9, I thought a big family would be great for me, too. Then I took care of dozens of nieces & nephews as I grew up, which helped me realize being an aunt is the best becuz I can give the cranky little bugger back! *smile* Great share with perfect details (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Mrudula Rani]

I loved the term " cranky little bugger", babies are a handful, but you still got the firsthand benefits of taking care of kids. My mother's two sisters were wonderful too they took care of us, my brothers and me, along with my grandmother when ever my mother was sick. Aunties are a blessing from God. Um beijo

[Relic]

haha, funny. If only she knew cats do the same thing. Great poem!

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you very much.

[SleeplessVolcano]

Rather let her believe now that cats don't poop and that they do not cry....:) Even my adult cat goes nuts sometimes and wakes me up at night!

The things kids say are often wonderful material for poetry!

[Mrudula Rani]

She knew cats are bit work too but why worry when you have a mom who does everything was her attitude. Our Prince Charming too cries when iam out of sight and he thinks that's the best way to get my attention.

[Neville]

You just gone and nailed it again Mrudula. 'Susie's Choice' is so good on so many different levels, folk are gonna love it.

Susie by the way is not only innocent & a little darling, I'm sure but insightful and very astute x

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you my dear, dear friend for the sweetest words . I appreciate your affectionate review very much. Uma Abraço

[Neville]

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[Mrudula Rani]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[Ardra]

Hahaha... she is smart :p
Always better to have a cat ..
No dinner time .. mummy clean me up callings.. lol..
And then to be bitten in strange ways and wonder if you gave birth to a vampire heheh happens all the time... ( I wonder it's to do with me reading vampire books during my pregnancy :p)

[Mrudula Rani]

I had million advices from family telling me what to read and what to eat during the pregnancy. It all comes down eventually tô genes I suppose. Thank you for reading and for lovely comments.

[Paul Bell]

That girl has brains.
Cats are self-sufficient.

[Mrudula Rani]

She is a genius. Was reading encyclopedias by 7!

[Paul Bell]

Mega genius.

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you.

[KCthelastboyscout]

Young children don't know better.dont they know when you have a sibling they can take 50% of the blame

[Mrudula Rani]

I am glad she never knew that bit of wisdom.