Oh Dad

Oh dad,
must you go off to work?
I feel like calling you
a great big jerk.
You promised to sit
and play a game.
It got set aside,
and you're to blame.

One of these days,
you will say to me.
We'll go fishin,
you'll see.

That was months ago.
we haven't gone yet.
You're always too busy,
I just sit and fret.

Oh no!
always something
that gets in the way.
Of having our moments
together today.

Here I am dad,
it's me your son
Are we going to the park,
to have some fun?

That's all I want,
is a little of your time.
Read me a book
on your lap I'll climb.

Oh no!
Always something
that gets in the way.
Of having our moments
together today.

You said,
we'd go for ice cream.
But you're working
on the car.
And after it's fixed,
You're going to the bar.

OK dad,
I'll have to wait.
It's me...your son.
I'm at Heavens gate.

Marie G. English

Archived 11/09/2011