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Saturday, May 14, 2011

Quieting Words, A Saturday Centus

Jenny Matlock

The Saturday Centus challenges us to write a piece within 100 words, based on a prompt. I encourage you to jump aboard. It's great practice, and I've met wonderful peers this way. Plus, Jenny's our favorite teacher. I'm giving Spock a well earned break and have stopped trekking for the moment. The prompt is bolded. Enjoy.
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Quieting Words

Hush little baby,
Don't you cry
Life isn't easy.
I'm not gonna lie.

But you've yet to taste chocolate
Or visit the zoo
Skip rocks cross a creek
And play peek-a-boo.

You haven't chased bubbles
Or wiggled your nose
Counted your fingers
Or tickled your toes.

And you've yet to eat ice-cream
Or dash through the park
Catch your first spider
And hide in the dark.

Right now, though, you stink
And you're all full of crap.
So let's get you changed
Then mom needs a nap.


Posted by Rawknrobyn.blogspot.com
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24 comments:

  1. Ms. AMay 14, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Robyn... that's excellent! I just might have to read that to my daughter, who I'm quite sure can relate.

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  2. ChuckMay 14, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Well done Robyn. I love the last verse...never saw it coming!

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  3. NasreenMay 14, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Awww...I love it

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  4. TgoetteMay 14, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    LOL! How sweet! About twenty years too late for me, unfortunately, but love it anyway! Awesome job, Robyn!

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  5. Lisa TaylorMay 14, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Too cute! I can imagine myself singing this again and again!

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  6. Gorilla BananasMay 14, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    A great little ditty to prepare a baby for life. All those kids who are scared of spiders or the dark needed to have you as a nanny.

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  7. Susan AndersonMay 14, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    heehee

    =D

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  8. AmesMay 15, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    Sounds like something my daughter would say. With 5 kids she always needs a nap. This is great Robyn!~Ames

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  9. Alex J. CavanaughMay 15, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Great wrap up, Robyn!

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  10. MarnieMay 15, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    So funny and TRUE!!

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  11. Bossy BettyMay 15, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Beauty and reality!!

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  12. JudieMay 15, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    OMG! Robyn, I know I've said it before, but you're my hero!! What a great piece! Now pass around that chocolate!!

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  13. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comMay 15, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Thank you, friends. Please do have some chocolate. Judie, you pick first. (I like the fruity ones best, so save me some of those.)
    xoRobyn

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  14. Betty ManousosMay 15, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    love, love, love that!

    you described some daily-life moments sooo beautifully, Robyn!

    big hugs!

    betty xx

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  15. PorkyMay 15, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Very matter of fact. It's Maslow's hierarchy in poetry. Good fun!

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  16. MarleneMay 15, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Bwaaahaahaa....I was totally singing along and burst out laughing when I got to the last verse!!

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  17. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Awesome! That totally needs to be published as a modern day lullaby! Thanks for the smiles today! - G

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  18. Rek SeshMay 16, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I really love your verses, the last one in your inimitable style

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  19. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comMay 16, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Thank you, friends. Glad you like it. It's a good thing I'm not a mommy. Huh?
    xoRobyn

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  20. georgia ~ gi giMay 16, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    OMG, THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!! I feel another design coming on :)

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  21. TinaMay 17, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    haha loved the last paragraph! this is a song all moms shud sing to their kids! ;-)

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  22. NonnaMay 18, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Hilarious ! Excellent Robyn. So heartwarming throughout and then a stinky load in the pants at the end...I'll pass on the chocolate for now !

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  23. Baby SisterMay 27, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    I love these. You are so talented and funny!!

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  24. JennyMay 29, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Robyn. You are such an amazing writer. I love your imagination. I love your rhythm and meter and the fact that you always dance to your own drum...

    You are just wickedly cool.

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