Hey Dad

Hey dad, I met a big head today
Always boasting of sports, hey come see me play
Anything I wanted, he had one at home
From a mountain bike to a mobile phone


  Hey son, these guys are all ten a penny
  Manners they have not, whilst my boy you have many
  They buy their friends and their allegiance is none
  Your life has started, his has barely begun


Hey dad, he waffles in class, about this about that
Even being rude to the teacher, creating a spat
Where we try to learn and get on with our work
Constant interruption by this incompetent jerk


   Hey son, one of these days his fingers will get burnt
   And all in your class, will have forgotten more than he's learnt
   As you get older, you will become wise to your surrounds
   And I doubt very much, this big head will be around


Hey dad, I can always rely on you
To give me guidance and help see me through
Absorbing knowledge will be my life's learning curve
And this incompetent jerk, will get his just deserves
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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May 15, 2010 at 3:39 AM
This is brilliant in my opinion- you captured so much in so few lines- A question though, why didn't you capitalize "i"- P.S. I am going to write the whole dream down soon and post it on PP
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May 14, 2010 at 8:36 AM
Excellent write here, Hi ... are you familar with the work of Edgar Guest? This write reminds me of him. Sorry I haven't gotten around for a comment lately ... I'm way behind ... thank you for yours and have a great weekend !
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May 12, 2010 at 8:57 PM
Well done James, I can relate to being the father, the son and the big head jerk at one time or another in my life. Deja Vu all over again. LOV'd it. JT
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