Now, my daughter has never been this bad at dinner time but I'm sure there may be one or two parents who might say it has been difficult to get their kids to eat their dinner at some time or other...I wrote this for all to enjoy....Bon Appetit!
Emily Valerie Johnson-James
Is quite a cute wee girl
She has brown hair and freckles too
And on her head’s a curl
Now Emily Valerie Johnson-James
Can be the most polite
With ‘please’ and ‘thank-yous’ often said
She is a pure delight!
But on one occasion, it must be said
Be warned, ‘tis not sublime
For Emily Valerie Johnson-James
Is horrendous at dinner time!
Before the evening meal is served
And the veges are on the plate
Before the knives and fork are set
And there’s still toys all over the place...
Emily Valerie Johnson-James
Is starting to retreat
Up the stairs, away from all
The food she just won’t eat!
The smell of cauliflower ‘n peas
Of mushroom pecan pie
The odour of spaghetti ham
And liver on pork rib-eye...
...Are enough to send any poor wee girl
Into fits at the top of the stairs
She screams, ‘The smell is bad enough!
But the taste gives me nightmares!
Now Emily Valerie Johnson-James
In such a situation
Pokes out her tongue and holds her nose
And starts up more commotion!
‘I do not want to eat such garbage!
I’m not willing to partake!
I will not eat such glug and goo!
You cannot cook nor bake!’
Now...
...When Emily Valerie Johnson-James
Takes pot-shots at her parents
They do not take it lightly
Nor see it as a deterrence
For when childish infant behaviour
Comes fully into play
Mama and Papa Johnson-James
Do not let it ruin their day!
They sit in wondrous silence
At the bottom of the stairs
They know poor Emily wants reaction
So all they give her are some cheers!!
‘Well done our daughter, Emily!!’
They praise her with applause...
‘For dramatic lead role in a minor play
The Academy Award is yours!!!
They bring out a golden statue
And pretend they’re on a stage
Emily is quite confused by this
And quits her sullen rage
‘C’mon down our winner
Let us hear your acceptance speech!
Emily is so astounded
Then...flash!!!... a smile she gives to each’
‘Oh thank you Mama, Papa
I did not expect to win
Oh I am so all embarrassed
By my thoughtless shenanigan’
Mama and Papa Johnson-James
Quietly let her know
There’s one more treat in store for her
As the star of such a show!
‘Emily,’ they say to her
‘Since you are the award winner
You’ve been invited with all other stars
To a Michelin-star dinner!’
Quite taken by such a proposal
Where she’s the centre of attention
She readily sits at the table and
Begins her food’s digestion
Her parents, now much more relieved
Remember as they dine
That Emily Valerie Johnson-James
Is horrendous at dinner time....
Well...not always...
(Picture from 123rf.com)
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