Little Children

LITTLE CHILDREN


Oh, what a joy little children are !
Juice in the video, sick in the car.

Untidy bedroom, scattered toys,
girls playing nurses with little boys.

Dogs' tails being pulled, a cat's on fire,
interrupting the moments of love and desire.

Passing the blame for their little crimes,
playing with frogs all covered in slime.

Screaming their heads off in a plush restaurant,
having a tantrum when refused what they want.

Arriving home late covered in mud,
not going to bed when they know they should.

Non-stop talking while dad's watching telly,
splashing the walls with ice-cream and jelly.

Chocolate stains on their Sunday best,
painting funny pictures on granddad's vest.

Why do parents' voices echo from afar ?
Oh, what a joy little children are !