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The alarm goes off, I roll from bed
Time to wake up those sleepy-heads.
But first I look in the mirror and ask, “Are you ready?”
I take a deep breath, try to keep the nerves steady.
I promise today I will not be a fool
I will calmly and expertly get those kids ready for school.
But no sooner than said, it all comes undone
Not a person got up, no daughter, no son.
So the shouting begins: “Quick get dressed, no, not that shirt!
Can’t you find one uncaked with dirt?
No, I haven’t seen your other shoe
You tell me now the field trip form is due?
Cereal, waffle, peanut butter toast or oatmeal?
Nothing’s not a choice, you won’t leave without a meal.
Turn off the TV and eat already!”
There goes the promise to keep the blood pressure steady.
“You’re still not dressed, your hair’s a mess!
It’s 40˚ out you may not wear a sundress!
What do you want in your lunch today?
Or rather, what would you like to...
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