Cool Dad

Strutting down York Avenue,
Appearing in a hurry,
His face is beatific,
Showing not a drop of worry.

With one child in his hand grasp
And another at his chest,
He seems a modern father
But he stands out from the rest.

It isn’t for his man-bun,
Rather for the clothes he wears – 
Not jeans or sweats or khakis,
For it’s leggings earning stares.

Today’s had printed donuts
Looking fattening and sweet,
While yesterday’s were swirled
With every color you might meet.

I wonder as his kids grow up
If they’ll think he looks cool
Or, as I perceived when others gaped,
More like a kingdom’s fool.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Brereton Avatar
May 7, 2018 at 4:28 PM
The uplifting rhythm and wording is amazing in this!
Wood Avatar
April 25, 2018 at 11:43 AM
I'm not sure what to make of this poem. I assume you witnessed this but where I come from, we would have been agog to something like this. I live a sheltered life I guess. Each to his own however.
Bauer Avatar
April 25, 2018 at 12:16 PM
Hey Dean! I live in Manhattan, the heart of NYC, and the best part of living here is all the characters I get to see on a daily basis. Thanks for reading and commenting...
Cunningham Avatar
April 20, 2018 at 2:24 AM
As kids get older they seem to do their own thing and not be seen with their parents, especially if the dress ,how can I say ,odd lol . Tom.
Allison Avatar
April 19, 2018 at 5:58 PM
From your vivid description he sounds like a very colourful character indeed! I don't know if you ever heard the song' daddy cool' by Boney M, but it is buzzing in my brain after reading your poem:-) hugs jan xx
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