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Mum's Family

I was outside in my shed with my lawnmower in bits, doing some repairs, for lately the mower’s miss and hits, and getting me riled up because the darn thing wouldn’t start, so that is the reason why I have pulled it all apart. Lawnmowers can be fickle so can drive me damn insane, so please do not come inside my shed, adding to the pain, by asking what’s the matter before handing out advice; if you do I promise you; you won’t get to tell me twice. I was in a happy mood cleaning or replacing parts, believing this could be my fixer and the mower starts. With my first pull upon the rope and then complete the task, then my daughter stepped into the shed, with something to ask. It’s not a query I’ll admit that sits comfy with me. My daughter wants to know how new born babies come to be. I told her Adam and Eve made babies and it went from there. Their babies grew; had babies too; now my daughter knows where. She left leaving me to concentrate upon the mower, and I’m sure my explanation had to be a goer, but in no time at all, my girl pushed me into the mire; glared at me with steely eyes and was calling me a liar. “Mum told me you’re not being truthful and added in a flash, we evolved from monkeys and what you said, was completely trash. Why did you tell me lies?” But my reply has vindicated me, “Your mum was talking about, her side of the family”.

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Date: 7/27/2022 1:36:00 PM
I was living in Parks NSW years ago and my Cousins husband and her got rowing Laurie He was saying she wouldn't have got a much Better man than he was, so she oh no I could Have top of the tree, to which he replied who Was that then a monkey ? This puts me in mind Of that day '
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Date: 3/29/2021 5:37:00 PM
hahaha, REALLY great punch line that one was. And she WAS a liar!
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 4/10/2021 9:53:00 PM
Hello Andrea ... I'm pleased you got a chuckle out of this poem, and I guess it was just her personal opinion - thanks Andrea - Lindsay
Date: 3/17/2021 12:57:00 PM
This is so funny you can almost see that happening as your answer while fixing something. So cute must have Al read this one as he is always one to try and fix before buying one. love phyl
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 4/10/2021 9:50:00 PM
Hello Phyllis ... oh yes, it is very easy to picture this situation indeed. Thank you Phyllis - Lindsay
Date: 3/14/2021 6:07:00 AM
I love it man, that ending is awesome!! Great one!!! I love how you keep attention on the lawnmower and then bam
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2021 10:27:00 PM
G'day Mark ... I must admit I do enjoy bringing a poem together in the final line - thank you Mark - Lindsay
Date: 3/12/2021 4:53:00 PM
Ah, but the monkey side of your family would nip down to ‘Screw world’ for a new mower. Only saying... Ha ha... that kind of put down only comes to me after the event. Thanks for the giggle, Lindsay. Terry
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2021 10:24:00 PM
G'day Terry ... making statements can only lead to trouble, but yes, a monkey wouldn't put up an unreliable mower - thanks Terry - Lindsay
Date: 3/11/2021 1:19:00 PM
Good one Lindsay. For one thing if we evolved from monkeys how come we still have monkeys. Are they still evolving? If so I think I may work with a few of them. Loved this. God Bless, JB
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2021 10:21:00 PM
Hello Judy ... you've got me Judy. I have no answer for that although I do think monkeys are more intelligent than some humans - thank you Judy - Lindsay
Date: 3/9/2021 5:35:00 PM
Aw, stop monkeying around with the girls, man! LOL! I guess we men wouldn't have a 'family tree' without those girl monkeys, eh?! lol. Thanks, Lindsay. ~ gw
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2021 10:17:00 PM
Hello Gershon ... no, we would not, but it's cruel to suggest one half lives in trees and the other, church - thanks again Gershon - Lindsay
Date: 3/9/2021 4:17:00 PM
Lol, you always deliver Lindsay. Tom
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2021 10:14:00 PM
Hello Tom ... I don't think this would have ended well - thanks again Tom - Lindsay
Date: 3/9/2021 12:33:00 PM
ha ha ha you certainly are the master of the punch line Lindsay:-) hugs Jan xx
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2021 10:12:00 PM
Hello Jan ... thank you Jan, that's a real compliment indeed - Lindsay
Date: 3/9/2021 12:31:00 PM
Fantastic, Lindsay, with your usual very witty last liner! You may have to stay in the shed if young daughter told your spouse about your last line! Bob
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2021 10:10:00 PM
G'day Bob ... knowing kids, she would have to ask Mum that question and then it would be on - thanks Bob - Lindsay
Date: 3/9/2021 11:17:00 AM
Aha! Another classic! Thank you for the first laugh today! Aloha! Rico
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2021 10:08:00 PM
Hello Rico ... dunno about a classical. I wonder what he cooked himself for dinner that night - thanks Rico - Lindsay

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