Family Vacation
After months of debate, Ma and the kids finally won out.
Alas, Pa, who wanted to go fishing, lost the family bout!
"We're going across the country to visit your mother-in-law!"
At that dismal prospect, Pa abruptly dropped his jaw!
Pa offered other alternatives but received little compassion,
So he scanned the maps and the trip he began to fashion.
With mountains of luggage and room for the dog and cat,
He calculated he'd need a U-haul truck to carry all of that!
On the road Ma and the kids babbled excitedly nonstop.
Every few miles the kids exclaimed, "We need to make a potty stop!"
Adding to the pandemonium, the dog and cat began a heated contest!
Pa's limited patience that day was really put to the test!
"Are we there yet?" asked the kids every hour on the hour.
"No!" snarled Pa, his demeanor ever growing more dour.
"Cheer up! Mother will be delighted to see you my dear!"
"OK", he muttered, "I'll try to be a bit nicer to her this year."
At last they arrived at Grandma's amid many hugs and kisses,
Pa still pining to go fishing, while Ma and her Mom reminisces.
Concocting cogent arguments for a fishing trip come next year,
Pa is already salivating and preparing all his gear!
Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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