A Good Father

a firm handshake and hearty toothy smile baring his teeth for each teenager’s tryst midnight glares painstakingly into boy’s eyes the door closes softly for a father’s namesake upon return at a kissable stage that same door lassoes daughter inside and bolts shut the exit dreamy eyes of youth stare down at shuffling feet a serenade of hopefulness wants to win her hand father holds a rifle or any resemblance to said weapon even if crossed arms and teeny tiny eyes like rays the boyfriend will have to prove his worth by balance fakery will not do! Only knight’s gold will tip the scale 6/17/2018 Happy Father’s Day