Please put away the duster mum The house is as clean as it should be
Must you do the washing now mum?
Why not come and play with me!
Please put away the vacuum mum It is making too much noise.
Please come and play with me Mum I will even share my toys.
I know the kitchen is messy mum! And you have dishes in the sink
When you get a minute mum?
I would really like something to drink
It is lonely at the table mum I just hate eating lunch alone
I wish you could be here with me mum Not talking on the phone.
Mum! I have made something special for you And it has taken all day to make
Yes! I will show it to you later mum When you finish making the cake.
I am not feeling very good mum, and I have gone and hurt my knee
When You get a minute mum? Will you come and cuddle me?
I am going off to bed now mum
Can I please leave on the light?
When you finish doing the washing up Will you come and kiss me goodnight?
You were always very busy mum And I know that you really did care
But see I am all grown up now mum You would have noticed had you been there
Childhood is a precious thing It should be treated with loving care
Too soon the children will be grown up and gone
But your chores will always be there.
