Who Am I

The doctor called me little babe, My parents call me Rob When I was bad my Mum would wail And then let out a sob. “Oh madammuck”, she’d say to me What is it that you do Why do you always act that way And give me grief from school. One day I took the row boat out And then stayed out all day The anger in my father’ face Made coming home a tale He took my hand and slapped me hard And said I was so wrong Oh Mum I asked, “Why are you mad” I wasn’t gone that long! We were very worried she said to me Your only eight years old We didn’t know just where you were We’ve been terrified all day Well I said like madammuck “Why do you hit me then” “If you were worried like you said, Give me a hug instead!!!” The years have passed; I’ve grown some More years than in my age I’m still the same within my mind Strong willed and blazing trails!!!