Bang, bang, slam, slam
Crash, bang, slam, crash
Oh you kids be careful
You’ll break those doors
My head is killing me
You kids will be the death of me.
Bang, bang, slam, slam
Crash, bang, slam, crash
Its John Mum, he did it
I didn’t you pushed me
Mum he’s being mean again
No I’m not you’re an ugly cow.
Bang, bang, slam, slam
Crash, bang, slam, crash
I’ll buy a lock, a huge lock
I’ll fasten the door, keep them out
The poor thing is thread bear as it is
What with all their comings and goings.
Bang, bang, slam, slam
Crash, bang, slam, crash
Mum? Can I get a drink?
Mum? Can I have a sandwich?
Mum? John looked at me.
Mum? Sandra’s a bitch!
Bang, bang, slam, slam
Crash, bang, slam, crash
There language is appalling
Have I taught them all that?
Am I a bad mother, a failure?
Can you all shut the fuck up?
Bang, bang, slam, slam
Crash, bang, slam, crash
Mum? Are you all right?
Mum? Sorry but are you crying?
Mum? Can we get you a cup of tea?
Mum? We’ll stop running, being mean.
Bang, bang, slam, slam
Crash, bang, slam, crash
It’s midnight, they are all asleep
The house is in some order
I can rest now, I am so tired
Tomorrow I’ll try sanity again.
Click, click, swish, swish
Settle petal, sleep softly now.
Written for: http://pookypoetry.wordpress.com/2014/06/03/poetry-prompt-34-doors/
Morpethroad 
hah, you made me laugh again and oh boy the number of handles that have come off in my home, sheesh, the boys swing off doors too, nightmare x
Thanks Justine sorry if this revived past nightmares.
not past! current!! haha xx
Bigger sorry.
hehe, no worries honestly its the joy of living with two lively boys hehe xx
Every parent is nodding their head right now, lol. Loved this, Michael!
Thank you Mandy, I think we’ve all lived in households like this at one time or another.
“John looked at me”.
Best line of the poem. A universal problem for all kids with siblings. What an enjoyable read!
Thanks Larry. Glad you enjoyed this poem.
This sounds VERY familiar and I only have the two to worry about!
Ah you see I have a lot of experience to draw on. Thanks Pooky.
Oh yes, every parent knows this one well! And every kid. Mom, he touched my arm! How I remember me and my siblings doing things like this LOL I’m sure after having 6 kids Michael, you knew this well.
It happened from time to time. Thanks for reading and your lovely comment Jackie.
Why does some of this feel so familiar? 😉
Ha I looked in your windows one night. Secret is out! It’s pleasing to know it happens in everyone else’s house, not just mine.
Wonderful poem, Michael. I was an only child, so I didn’t have any of this fun. My youngest daughter has five children though, and some of this sounds vaguely familiar 🙂
It has surprised me how many readers have connected with this scenario. Thanks for reading Lyn.
Haha!! laughing out loud at this hour may wake up the neighbours… you described my son and daughter snd ME crying!!
That I can make you laugh is always an achievement Oliana. Thanks for the comment.
🙂 not sure the fella upstairs would agree but they do say I have an infectious laugh.