Things My Momma Taught Me

Things My Momma Taught Me

by Kat McMann

Careful what you wish for

it may come true someday.

If it’s not nice to say

don’t say anything more.

Never your bridges burn.

You may want to return.

Before a road is crossed

Look both ways or be tossed.

Rinse each can and bottle.

Flies come without dawdle.

Clean out your sink drains well

or you’ll play “what’s that smell?”.

Brush your teeth twice a day.

Keep cavities away.

It’s wise to eat veggies.

Tight jeans give you wedgies.

Do not procrastinate.

Nor should you hesitate.

Finish all on your plate.

Be a lady, sit straight.

Hold out for better rates.

And the same goes for mates.

It is rude to be late

so don’t make others wait.

(Those who know me–snicker

wishing I’d learned quicker.)

Ones looks come via fate.

Cross your legs on a date.

Save your butter papers

to grease your cookie sheet.

A lit match for vapors,

if needed, to repeat.

Keep up on the cleansing

of laundry, home and self.

Get use to some bending

and freedoms on a shelf.

Mom was wise many ways

and with me through my days.

But freedoms on a shelf…

I’ll decide for myself.

They are to take, I think,

off and enjoyed later.

With an umbrella drink

brought by a cute waiter.

Remembering my mother who was tragically killed in a car accident on April 6, 2000.