Comment from Rosalyne

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Hi, Shari.
This is a great poem, one that had me laughing aloud. You picked the perfect picture to accompany. No matter how old we get, we'll always be kids to our parents. I used to say, I'll never be like my parents. Well... that's changed. LOL
Bye
Rosalyne :)

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

I hear you. My mom and I had a good relationship--until my hubby offered to let her live with us after Dad died!

Comment from boxergirl

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Well you have captured this picture with your short poem. Mothers have a way of making us loose our self confidence. I dont think they do it on purpose. They just dont want to let go of the reins .

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Bad habits are hard to break. :-)

Comment from Louise Michelle

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This is so true, Shari. I think we will always feel like children with our mothers on one level or another. And I guess our children do as well. Hugs, Lou

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

You said it, Lou.

Comment from Carolyn 'Deaton' Stephens

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Hi there,
Some people just like to talk down to others. And, if they treated co-workers as poorly as they do their adult children, they would be fired. Your 3 liner speaks volumes.
:-) Carolyn

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Good point, Carolyn. I bet they wear a new mask for co-workers.

Comment from Kingsrookviii

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Well, I certainly get the point of this. It's weird, because now I am the old one. Great poem that is bound to reach many people in such a few words. The picture just about says it all! Great job.

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Thanks, chess player. L0L. Just a warning to stop being a parent once the kids leave home. :-)

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

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Twice a month isn't bad. My mom lived five minutes away and stopped by daily. She didn't think I cooked enough so she'd bring food for my hubby. LOL! We didn't complain. :)

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2014

I wouldn't either! Cooking would make me overlook a lot of things.

Comment from Linda England Bonam

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This was cute, the picture tells a thousand words too with that finger out there! Assuming the red head is you! LOL.
It is funny how that works 'a child once more.' Whenever my oldest sister visits, I feel like the little sister again, and start acting differently!!!

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2014

The masks we wear for the different people in our lives. Sigh...

Comment from IndianaIrish

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I'm sure lots of readers can relate to your poem, Shari. My mom never made me feel like a bad girl, but mother-in-law sure did. She always offered her two cents about everything.,nice topic for your poem.
Smiles,
Karyn : )

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2014

Thanks, Karyn. I have to watch myself with my daughter!

Comment from Donya Quijote

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Ah the evil mother-in-law thing or maybe the remnants of an overbearing mother, perhaps a former helicopter mom. A great description and so much unsaid imagery created in my mind, though I can't relate. Both my parents have passed on and I don't have a spouse.

Have you ever experienced this or are you guilty of it? Just in fun. You kill me with keen observations of yours about human relationships and behavior...

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2014

I'm probably guilty of it. L0L

Comment from Trybuck

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I think Moms and Dads fail to see the child all grown up and capable of making quality decisions. Still try to be Mom and Dad..
Well done, Buck

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2014

Yep, and it's starts in the teen years.