You're like a daughter to me
Curled up in my arms asleep
Like my own baby, my own child
I don't want kids in the future
Right now at least
My dad tells me I'll change my mind
In the future of course
But for some reason I don't think I will
Right now at least
Children are good at mimicking
Especially things I don't like in the world
Sticky, loud, smelly, obnoxious
Very dependent on the adult
As much as I handle your loudness
Your obnoxious odors
And your unique obnoxiousness
I still don't want to be a mother
Babies, toddlers, teenagers, young adults
Are not in my skill set right now
So at this point I don't want to be a mother
I'll be nice to children if they approach me
I will play with them if they ask
And find a way to escape somehow
At least right now
I'm not ready to be a mother
And currently no plans
However your brother is my son
You are my daughter
I am your mother
But I will not empty your litter box