Silence is Golden

Silence is golden

Dear toddler you're beholden

Mommy needs some peace

The commotion has no surcease

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I don't remember

A time without her

Was I ever free?

Did I always drink so much coffee?

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I thrive on order

They toss their toys in the corner

We are living in upheaval

For my toes it is lethal

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May I have a snack

I'm constantly asked

Hiding cookies on our fridge

My deserved nightly binge

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Every moment is precious

Till I find food in the couch crevice

Please just eat at the table

Shush your sister is in the cradle

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Daughters be still

We give you too much free will

You could be hurt

Why are you covered in dirt?

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New to telling white lies

It is always the other guy

Can I be a princess?

Time to clean up this mess

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Mommy, what are you doing?

You're so amusing

Evie, please let me pee

This requires privacy

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Will you play with me?

Let's make believe a barbie

Pretend you're a Daddy

Have a drink of brandy

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Where is snuggle bunny?

In the top drawer, Hunny

I must know everything

I try for my offspring

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Hush my sweet child

Try to abide

Will you tell me one more story?

Not now my armpits are hairy

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Silence is golden

My desired medallion

Quiet is precious

For which I am jealous

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Noiseless is uncommon

Rarely a personal moment gotten

But family is infectious

My love for them momentous

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I'll happily sacrifice

Roll my dice

And wait for my moment

First day of school enrollment