Ain't That The Truth
Viewing comments for Chapter 33 "Belittling Visit "Short poems poking fun at the human condition.
37 total reviews
Comment from mikemagine
HA! Double-whammied. What should we do about those difficult folks we must deal with on a constant basis? Hmmm...Yep. Nothing. Well, then too, there is prayer, chanting...
Thanks for sharing:)
Mike
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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HA! Double-whammied. What should we do about those difficult folks we must deal with on a constant basis? Hmmm...Yep. Nothing. Well, then too, there is prayer, chanting...
Thanks for sharing:)
Mike
Comment Written 24-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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Start treating Mom like an idiot. LOL Oh, our kids did that during the teenage stage. :-) We're just getting back.
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Lol! Yep. Teens and younger think older folks are lost or dumb. It's fun to show them...NOT!
Peace,
Mike
Comment from closetpoetjester
Humour her. It's ONLY twice a month for cryin' out loud! LOL I love my Mum dearly and we catch up around 3 or 4 times a month but I too suffer the odd lecture.
Bringing up kids these days is NOT friggin well like it was when she did it and as gentle as she appears to be with her arguement...I still feel as though I'm a kid getting some kind of dressing down or "Tsk tsk, Mother knows best" session.
I could relate to this one, my friend. Choice!
Cheers P
x
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2014
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Humour her. It's ONLY twice a month for cryin' out loud! LOL I love my Mum dearly and we catch up around 3 or 4 times a month but I too suffer the odd lecture.
Bringing up kids these days is NOT friggin well like it was when she did it and as gentle as she appears to be with her arguement...I still feel as though I'm a kid getting some kind of dressing down or "Tsk tsk, Mother knows best" session.
I could relate to this one, my friend. Choice!
Cheers P
x
Comment Written 21-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2014
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My Mom is long gone, and I have to admit, she never did this. But I'm the guilty party with my children telling them not to spend so much, how to raise my grandchildren, etc. Fortunately, they just ignore me. LOL
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I'm sure they love you dearly and you both respect boundaries.
I apologise for getting it misconstrued.
I didn't realise it was the other way round with YOU as the Mother.
I'm SURE you don't lecture them endlessly, it's ONLY motherly concern.
That's why I put up with it. I love my Mum to bits and at least it shows she cares.
x
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You didn't misconstrue it. Don't apologize. I was just making a generalization, then realized I was guilty of that! LOL
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LOL All good then
Comment from Muffins
"Twice a month": You've chosen the bare minimum a grown
child can deal with this type of mother
without going postal.
"Mother pays a visit": How come Father's know it's better
to call, text, e-mail or twitter.
"Child once more": A woman can have 10 ten children of
her own. A successful career and
good marriage, but some mother's
needy desire crumbles those
achievements with criticism and
judgements. These type of mother's
have to fight for their children's
attention because their children
drain from this type of
relationship.
Once again, you expose the worst and best in tight, emotionally filled words. Great 3-5-3.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2014
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"Twice a month": You've chosen the bare minimum a grown
child can deal with this type of mother
without going postal.
"Mother pays a visit": How come Father's know it's better
to call, text, e-mail or twitter.
"Child once more": A woman can have 10 ten children of
her own. A successful career and
good marriage, but some mother's
needy desire crumbles those
achievements with criticism and
judgements. These type of mother's
have to fight for their children's
attention because their children
drain from this type of
relationship.
Once again, you expose the worst and best in tight, emotionally filled words. Great 3-5-3.
Comment Written 15-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2014
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Wow, what a poetic and insightful review. Yep, Father knows Best. LOL
Comment from Sasha
I am so fortunately not to be the child in this one. The roles were reversed, I'm the one that went home an bitched and did all the criticisms..lol
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2014
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I am so fortunately not to be the child in this one. The roles were reversed, I'm the one that went home an bitched and did all the criticisms..lol
Comment Written 15-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2014
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Mom deserved it, I'm sure. :-)
Comment from drivenbackward
Ha. My father and stepmother just left this morning. Fortunately, I got away somewhat unscathed. However, it sounds like it hasn't gone as well for you.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2014
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Ha. My father and stepmother just left this morning. Fortunately, I got away somewhat unscathed. However, it sounds like it hasn't gone as well for you.
Comment Written 15-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2014
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Actually, I'm the guilty party -trying to give advice to my son on how to raise his children. He just ignores me.
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That's normal.
Comment from LateBloomer
Hello Spitfire, Very good 3-5-3 poem format with a bit of senryu humor ... child once more. This poem made me smile. Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014
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Hello Spitfire, Very good 3-5-3 poem format with a bit of senryu humor ... child once more. This poem made me smile. Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer
Comment Written 14-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014
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I didn't title is senryu because I preferred to make up a title with its own play on words. Glad I brought a smile to your day.
Comment from Selina Stambi
Yay! Your muse is back, Shari. :)
This is fabulous ... hits the nail on the head!!
We never cease to be our mother's kids, right?
Hope you had a great weekend.
Sonali
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014
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Yay! Your muse is back, Shari. :)
This is fabulous ... hits the nail on the head!!
We never cease to be our mother's kids, right?
Hope you had a great weekend.
Sonali
Comment Written 14-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014
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True, Sonali. Hope you noted the title. LOL
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I did!!
Comment from w.j.debi
Isn't it amazing how our parents can make us feel like children our entire lives? No matter how successful our jobs or lives may be, they can pull us right back to childhood and all the inadequate feelings we had as teenagers. You nailed it, girl!
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014
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Isn't it amazing how our parents can make us feel like children our entire lives? No matter how successful our jobs or lives may be, they can pull us right back to childhood and all the inadequate feelings we had as teenagers. You nailed it, girl!
Comment Written 14-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014
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Thanks,w.j. I get scolded by my daughter sometimes for trying to put a guilt trip on her. Sigh...
Comment from Dean Kuch
Boy, ain't it the sad, terrible truth?
My own mom never visits. She was traumatized at six years old from being run over by a milk truck which nearly killed her. Now, she's terrified of semi trucks on the highway and will not travel anywhere when highway driving is involved.
Still, I talk to her regularly on the telephone, and she can get the same sorts of messages across there just as easily, LOL.
Sad, but no less true, Spit!
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014
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Boy, ain't it the sad, terrible truth?
My own mom never visits. She was traumatized at six years old from being run over by a milk truck which nearly killed her. Now, she's terrified of semi trucks on the highway and will not travel anywhere when highway driving is involved.
Still, I talk to her regularly on the telephone, and she can get the same sorts of messages across there just as easily, LOL.
Sad, but no less true, Spit!
Comment Written 14-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014
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Wow! Hope your mother lives in the country, but I admit to being leery when it comes to the interstate. Don't tell her about Skype or you'll get the body language too!
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Heh-heh, don't worry, Shari, I won't. LOL...
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
I'm so glad that me and my mom are able to talk like adults now but she's still my mom. LOL. I just remind her that I'm going to pick her nursing home. Yeah, I'm that kid. LOL. Great job with this and remember it's only two days a month
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014
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I'm so glad that me and my mom are able to talk like adults now but she's still my mom. LOL. I just remind her that I'm going to pick her nursing home. Yeah, I'm that kid. LOL. Great job with this and remember it's only two days a month
Comment Written 14-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014
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Thanks, Meghan. Sounds as if you have a great relationship.