Posts: 1,827
Threads: 305
Joined: Dec 2016
A Father’s Love
Time to spring, its mating time,
greening grass, dandy-lions:
dandy-boys and pretty girls,
Easter dresses, hair in curls.
Call her out, play red rover,
lay her down in emerald clover,
up the hill to fetch some water,
just remember she’s my daughter.
Come and see my brand new rifle,
with her affections, you think to trifle.
I’m an old man I’ll pay the price,
I’ve been already once or twice!
So just remember this young sir,
if you think to flirt with her.
I’ll be on you like corn on cob,
Your little tail, I’m sure to bob.
So don’t be thinking, what you’re thinking,
nor take her out to do some drinking.
Do not give her any liquor,
to make her easier, and quicker.
I know just what you have in mind,
I’ve thought it too, a couple’ times.
So mind your P’s and your Q’s,
I’ve got a piece of advice for you.
Just turn around and go away,
far from my house you’re best you stay,
This girlies Dad’s been ‘round the block,
And knows just how to clean your clock.
So go fool with some other girl,
an easy mark whose toes you’ll curl.
Cause if you fool around this stead,
I’m likely just to shoot you dead.
–Erthona
©2014
How long after picking up the brush, the first masterpiece?
The goal is not to obfuscate that which is clear, but make clear that which isn't.
Posts: 1,325
Threads: 82
Joined: Sep 2013
Happy Father's Day! 
(06-15-2014, 04:25 AM)Erthona Wrote: A Father’s Love
Time to spring, its mating time,
greening grass, dandy-lions:
dandy-boys and pretty girls,
Easter dresses, hair in curls.
Call her out, play red rover,
lay her down in emerald clover,
up the hill to fetch some water,
just remember she’s my daughter.
Come and see my brand new rifle,
with her affections, you think to trifle.
I’m an old man I’ll pay the price,
I’ve been already once or twice!
So just remember this young sir,
if you think to flirt with her.
I’ll be on you like corn on cob,
Your little tail, I’m sure to bob.
So don’t be thinking, what you’re thinking,
nor take her out to do some drinking.
Do not give her any liquor,
to make her easier, and quicker.
I know just what you have in mind,
I’ve thought it too, a couple’ times.
So mind your P’s and your Q’s, This might work better with "and mind your Q's."
I’ve got a piece of advice for you.
Just turn around and go away,
far from my house you’re best you stay,
This girlies Dad’s been ‘round the block, Girlie's?
And knows just how to clean your clock.
So go fool with some other girl,
an easy mark whose toes you’ll curl.
Cause if you fool around this stead,
I’m likely just to shoot you dead.
–Erthona
©2014
billy wrote:welcome to the site. make it your own, wear it like a well loved slipper and wear it out. ella pleads:please click forum titles for posting guidelines, important threads. New poet? Try Poetic DevicesandWard's Tips
Posts: 222
Threads: 12
Joined: Apr 2014
(06-15-2014, 07:05 AM)ellajam Wrote:
Happy Father's Day!
(06-15-2014, 04:25 AM)Erthona Wrote: A Father’s Love
Time to spring, its mating time,
greening grass, dandy-lions:
dandy-boys and pretty girls,
Easter dresses, hair in curls.
Call her out, play red rover,
lay her down in emerald clover,
up the hill to fetch some water,
just remember she’s my daughter.
Come and see my brand new rifle,
with her affections, you think to trifle.
I’m an old man I’ll pay the price,
I’ve been already once or twice!
So just remember this young sir,
if you think to flirt with her.
I’ll be on you like corn on cob,
Your little tail, I’m sure to bob.
So don’t be thinking, what you’re thinking,
nor take her out to do some drinking.
Do not give her any liquor,
to make her easier, and quicker.
I know just what you have in mind,
I’ve thought it too, a couple’ times.
So mind your P’s and your Q’s, This might work better with "and mind your Q's."
I’ve got a piece of advice for you.
Just turn around and go away,
far from my house you’re best you stay,
This girlies Dad’s been ‘round the block, Girlie's?
And knows just how to clean your clock.
So go fool with some other girl,
an easy mark whose toes you’ll curl.
Cause if you fool around this stead,
I’m likely just to shoot you dead.
–Erthona
©2014
Posts: 1,827
Threads: 305
Joined: Dec 2016
ellamarcella,
Thanks,
"This might work better with "and mind your Q's." agreed
" Girlie's?" Actually I had it that way then changed it, I guessed I got confused about who processes what 
xoxoxoxo
dale the dispossessed
How long after picking up the brush, the first masterpiece?
The goal is not to obfuscate that which is clear, but make clear that which isn't.
Posts: 5,057
Threads: 1,075
Joined: Dec 2009
i saw this more as a daughter's day poem
Posts: 5
Threads: 1
Joined: Apr 2014
Erthona - I definitely enjoyed this work as I'm a father too. When you've walked the walk, you can talk the talk, especially to some "full of himself" youngster who's just starting to walk and barely starting to talk. There's nothing more ominous and to be respected than a father who resultingly has gone into a stark protective mode from Hell. Most enjoyed the craft and intent of your words. They bring back fond memories. Namyh
Posts: 1,827
Threads: 305
Joined: Dec 2016
Hyman (Forgive me, I just couldn't resists), I never knew until I had children how much you could love someone, in such a totally unconditional way. I would do anything to keep them safe, and there is no question in my mind that if it came to it, I would die for them.
Thanks for the comments.
Dale
How long after picking up the brush, the first masterpiece?
The goal is not to obfuscate that which is clear, but make clear that which isn't.
|
