Watching Mama Get A Tan

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Watching Mama Get A Tan

 Mama's up early in the morning,
 in her tattered cotton gown,
 hair's tied up in a bun,
with curls bouncing all around.
 She's standing on the front porch,
 with a broomstick in her hand.
I think it's kind of sexy,
 watching mama get a tan.
  Fixin breakfast in the morning,
 eggs and bacon in a pan.
 On a cold day we get biscuits,
sourgham syrup from a can.
 She's standing in the kitchen window,
 as she's seasoning the pan.
 I think it's kind of sexy,
 watching mama get a tan. 
  As she steps out of the shower, 
 I'm there to give her a hand.
 20 years and three kids later,
 I'm still her biggest fan.
 Looking in her make-up mirrow,
as she's thinking up some plan.
 I think it's kind of sexy,
watching mama get a tan.
At the church around the corner,
 this afternoon we renewed our vows.
 The dress was just a little tighter,
 but she looks even better now,
 and now sweat pools in her navel,
 as she's lying in the sand.
 I think it's very sexy,
watching mama get a tan.

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arronpalmer commented on Watching Mama Get A Tan

11-10-2010

Ahh this is amazing!! So tender and loving and a breath of fresh air to see you so taken aback by 'mama''s beauty "20 years and three kids later". Long may it continue. Beautiful repetition. I was listening to some jaunty country music on an advert on the TV as I read this, and it fitted it perfectly!!! You could perform this with a beaten up guitar or, better, a sweet, 40-year organ.

simoneaugustus commented on Watching Mama Get A Tan

05-11-2010

Beautiful tribute!

summerrose35 commented on Watching Mama Get A Tan

04-14-2010

This is a wonderful poem for the love of your life.I really enjoyed reading it. Simply beautiful!

ApaqRasgirl commented on Watching Mama Get A Tan

04-10-2010

OH I just loved this one, it reminds me of my grandma so very much. thank you for sharing love Asha

Teardrops commented on Watching Mama Get A Tan

04-07-2010

He is back . Great poem and i agree papa is liking mama too Marie

Poetry is not an expression of the party line. It's that time of night, lying in bed, thinking what you really think, making the private world public, that's what the poet does.

Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997) U.S. poet.

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