Monday, May 24, 2021

This, That

This goes with that

This is how it’s done 

This is where you put it 

This is how you sit little lady

This is how you sip


Cross your knees, at least your ankles 

Don’t wear your skirt up so high 

Comb that hair dear one 

Make sure your chores are done 

And clean up, look pretty 

Don’t try and be so witty

You’re looking like a gruffly boy 

Stop playing with your brothers toy

Say it softly, gently must you speak 

Mind that temper, it shows you’re weak 

Control your mouth, no filth must come out 

Agree, pleasantly and dare not shout


Aaaaarrrghhh! 




You make me want to scream

I’m as much a ragga muffin 

As a fairy queen 

Why can’t I wear pink with the yellow and blue,  

Why can’t I climb trees like the boys do?

Leave my hand, let me run freely 

The fields beckon, the trees whisper 

Come and sit with us a while

Stretch your legs and rest your back 

Let the grass tickle your skin 

Breathe in this cold dry wind





Mother, mother - Come with me 

This is where life is meant to be

We’ll bite into apples straight from the tree

And drink the spring waters and splash our faces clean 

Sing songs so loud, our voices are heard 

Travelling along with the sounds of the bird 

Stare into the deep blue skies 

Smell flowers, watch the butterflies 

Come mother come, come with me

It’s time for you to hold my hand

To help me grow into being me

And it’s time for you, to set yourself free

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