You have to read this!

If you're not a regular reader of Linda at Purple is a Fruit, then you are seriously missing out.  Every once in a while (but never often enough) she publishes the funniest poetry I've ever read and admittedly, I'm no fan of poetry.  To wit:

Guess what,
little one.
I have
a newsflash
for you.
This task? At hand?
Is not my favorite
either.
How's about giving
me a break
So I can more properly
dig poop
from
your
scrotal
area.

Past favorites of mine include:

I can hardly believe
how much noise can come from
such a small creature.
I must hide you away for the good of mankind
lest the military discover
your powers.

And

Did you know you are my heart
did you know you fill me with happiness
did you know you are my everything
did you know, my dear, oh did you
know
It is 5:30 in the freaking morning?
GO.
BACK.
TO.
SLEEP.

And

Your shoes are not filled with bees
I checked.
So why not
leave them on?
Oh. I guess
you're right
I did not
check
for sharks.

And

It doesn't seem right
that I can tell whether or not you have pooped
before I even open your bedroom door.

She seriously needs to go publish a book so I can give it my friends at baby showers.  It's too funny!

Comments

[Kate]

I know! I love her poetry! You would think she is talking about my daughter (minus the scrotal area, of course).

[Erin]

I haven't been to Purple is a Fruit yet, but I'm going! I laughed so hard at the examples of her poetry you posted that I am crying. Too funny.

PS: also loved the video of Sister with the Etch-a-sketch. so cute!