Poetry. Mummy Dearest

Mummy Dearest.
Please Mummy, let me swim.
My hats on straight and has a very wide brim.
I need my togs so my dress stays dry.
What a lot of water and blue, blue sky.
With my bucket and spade, I can play.
In the lovely white sand on this sunny day.

Where am I now, I’m lonely and afraid.
I want my mummy; I’ve lost my spade.
The waves are huge, the sun is hot.
My arms are sore, sunscreen I forgot.
Look at all these lovely shells.
Pinks and blues and lots of smells

Now the sun has gone and my shadow is long
There is no one around, what is wrong?
I’m sorry I ran along the beach
To obey is what you tried to teach
Now I’m frightened and can’t see
I forgot that you’re not as fast as me

Oh, I can see you, walking the sand
I’m sorry, I’m bad, please come hold my hand
I promise never to run away again.
I’ll be good and not a pain
My daddy will scold me, please don’t tell
Oh, now I’ve lost my shell

At last I’m happy for your cuddles and hold
My mummies the best, now I’m cold
Please wipe my tears and straightened my hat
I feel good now, we can have a chat
It’s late, the sun’s gone to bed
My eyes are tired and must look red

Mummy is great to look after me
I have been wicked, but I love the sea
Running away is very bad
My promise is not to make you mad
Please, if I’m good, can I have a swim?
Tomorrow with Daddy, I’ll be good for him.