Poor Old Dad
There once was a Stay at Home Dad from Maine…
Who nearly lost his brain.
The kids whined and cried,
And even lied.
He practically went insane!

From breakfast to lunch, to dinner time,
He listened to each of them whine.
Give me that ball,
No.. give me that doll
Let me have it… it is mine!

So poor old dad struggled a tad
and tried hard not to get mad.
When what’ya know
He stubbed his toe..
Now poor old dad is sad.

“Oh what can I do?” he asked in despair
But nobody seemed to care.
Let’s go outside,
Maybe we can go for a ride
Just to get me out of their snare!

He packed up a lunch and made peanut butter and fluff,
knowing very well this could be rough.
But with courage and might,
And a sprinkle of fright
He took the situation by the cuff.

“Climb into the car!” he said with a cry
And the children did reply…
And so off they flew
As if he knew
That he sure had to try!

When they arrived at the park the kids were jumping with glee,
Until the oldest tripped and skunned her knee.
So the first move Dad made
Was to practice first aid,
And off to the car he did flee….

Abruptly arriving he slid open the door
And began to search on the floor.
The kit must be here
Then there was fear,
When he knew the problem was more.

And just like an irresponsible louse;
Just like the most horrific spouse;
He soon did learn
When his heart did burn,
He left little Sammy at the house!

Copyright© Steven Remington

The dishes are stacked
To the ceiling so high
My poor daddy looks
Like he could actually cry.

So I play with my toys,
With my yellow sailboat
I play with my farmhouse,
The horse and the goat…

Soon I must clean up
For I need to take my nap
Look daddy look..
Emma can clap..

Can we go for a walk?
Can we play at the park?
I will ride the swings
Until just before dark.

When does mommy come home?
Can we call her on the phone?
I am afraid we can’t right now,
We are all alone…

So sing me a lullaby,
Rock me to sleep,
I’ll close my eyes
Promise I won’t peep.

I feel so young and
I feel so old
With whom shall I share
These memories I hold

Copyright© Steven Remington