Robot Mum

It never gets cross if you're messy
It picks up your rubbish and toys
If it sees a sad film on telly
It won't make snuffling noise.

It's got a device to make pancakes
And another to polish your shoes
It will sweep up your crumbs from the carpet
Without ever blowing its fuse

It shampoos the dog in a jiffy
It does all your homework as well
And never lets on to the teacher
You programme it so it won't tell

It makes you whole cities from Lego
Sorts out your socks into pairs
It will cook you a bowl of spaghetti
The same time as cleaning the stairs

But its kisses are cold and metallic
It can't give you hugs if you're glum
It never says how much it loves you
I think I prefer my real mum.