Mother And Child - Maddy Prior

Oh, why do you laugh so loud?

said the mother to her child

To stop myself from crying, the child replied

Then why do you cry all night?

said the mother to her child

To stop my laughter waking you, the child replied

Oh, where are all your friends from school?

said the mother to her child

All married or after mortgages, the child replied

Oh, why do you not marry?

said the mother to her child

Because bceause because, the child replied

Why not marry and have children?

said the mother to her child

You ask too many questions, the child replied

But it’s only because I love you, said the mother to her child

That’s why I cannot answer, the child replied