I Could Be Perfect ... IF

 

I Could Be Perfect ... IF

 

 

I could be the perfect mother and wife

If all those I loved didn’t cause such strife

Filling my life with headaches galore

And making my throat so very sore

A perfect wife and mother I’d always be

If my family and pets would just listen to me

 

 

 

If my mother-in-law would not disavow

We would be great friends by now

She alone brought on this stife

She said from the start, I'd be a bad wife

Oh yes she would be the perfect in-law

If from my business she would withdraw

 

 

 

My dog could be a perfect pet

If in the house she didn’t wet

And bark at buses and trucks

And didn’t chase the neighbors ducks

Oh yes she would be the perfect pet

If in the house she never wet

 

 

 

My cat could be a perfect feline

If she didn’t always cross the line

Jumping here and jumping there

On the table and attacking baby’s teddy bear

Oh yes she would be a perfect feline

If she didn’t always cross the line

 

 

 

Now my husband and kids could be perfect too

If they didn’t leave the house askew

Dirty socks in front of the TV

Candy wrappers and other debris

Oh yes they would be a perfect family

If each one agreed with me

 

 

 

My mother-in-law would be perfect you see

If she would keep her opinions far from me

No that isn't the way my son likes that

The kids should not be around a dog and cat

Still a perfect in-law- she could be

I do see an extreme possibility

 

 

 

I could be perfect, oh yes I could

If all my words could be understood

By my husband, kids, the dog and cat

Not making my home a place of combat

Oh yes, I could be perfect in everyway

If my family and pets would learn to obey

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Sarah]

Nice job - and so true, our lives would be a lot easier if those around us would just cooperate! XD Although the rhyme is cute, sometimes it did sound awkward and slightly forced. Otherwise, nice job, this was enjoyable to read. (=