Stumbling And Bumbling Poem by John A'Hern

Stumbling, bumbling our way through life
Lectures from Mother, explaining strife.
Many a time a finger was wagged in your face
Learn life's lessons or await your fate.
Facial expressions remaining calm,
Do not smile, this lecture can lead to harm.
Then words used causing fear and dread,
When Father returns, your fate will be decided.
Parents dealing with life's issues
Not supplied with a manual of disputes
All their experience picked up during their lifetime.
Passed on through the decades, yours to decide on
As you grow older, your time will come
Standing, deciding, your own medicine handed down.
Beware facial expressions as memories flow
It is your turn to pass on if known.
Fingers wagging? Passing threats on?
Good luck my friends when your test comes,
Just one more thing, remember to have fun.