When I was a little girl

My momma used to say

"Do kind things for other people.

And goodness will come your way."

When I was just a toddler

My daddy always said

"Stay in school and get good grades,

Use that pretty head."

When I entered grade school

My grandma once told me

" share your coloured pencils,

And popular you will be."

When I started junior high

My brother told me

"Stay away from boys,

Don't give one single kiss."

When I got to high school

My sister nearly screamed

"Never have a sip of beer,

It's not as fun as it seems."

Momma, daddy, grandma

And my siblings too

I never broke one tiny rule

I did what I needed to do

I was kind

I shared

I stayed in school

I stayed away from boys

I never drank one tiny bit

I carried myself with poise.

Even though I listened closely

And did just what you said

I was never quite good enough

So tomorrow I'll be dead