The kiss of my puppy upon my face
Makes even 6 a.m. part of  the human race
The purr of my kitty as she walks on my head
Says "Get up Mommy--You sleepyhead!"

Then my parrot starts whistlin' and I know it is time 
To roll out of bed and and toe the line
They run my life and keep me young
Whether I like it or not my day has begun

Down the stairs we go at a fast pace
"Come on Mommy", or I'll wee everyplace
The critters they call me to hurry my speed
And I better listen or clean where they wee'd 

Past the kitchen we go where I get to pause
To plug in the kettle for tea after the cause 
Out the balcony doors they do excitedly run 
As I look bleary eyed and think this is no fun!

Around and around they run in a dither
Finally stopping to wee all together
I sigh in relief believing it's all o'er
But puppy comes in and wees on my floor!!

Copyright © Patsy Sleeman March 18, 1999