It's About Time

‘It’s about time you grew up!’ She heard her complain As her head started thumping And she threw up again ‘That’s three times this week You’ve been out on the town Don’t you think that at your age You should calm yourself down?’ Concealed under covers She tried to ignore The judgmental spectre That stood at the door ‘Oh please go away, You’re hurting my head Can’t you see that I’m dying? Just leave me in bed!’ But the censure continued ‘You look a right state It serves your self right For staying out late And drinking ‘til all hours You need to desist You’ll ruin your liver If you keep getting pissed I don’t suppose for one minute You’ll get up today Just as well you’re not working That’s all I can say!’ ‘And I really do think It’s about time you oughta Set a better example To me, as your daughter!’