Just the Way I Taught You
I want to go play baseball
I want to ride my scooter
I want to play some marbles
for I am quite the shooter
But Dad says Son not yet
you've got a lawn to mow
do it just the way I taught you
not too high nor low
And after it's all mowed
you must trim the edges fine
do it just the way I taught you
I want a perfect line
Then I want my car washed
better than last time
do it just the way I taught you
I don't want tar and grime
When finished take the trash out
this time get it right
do it just the way I taught you
make sure the lid's on tight
OK Dad, it's all done
can I now go out and play?
I'll do it just the way Mom taught me
before she passed away
Copyright © John Tucker | Year Posted 2006
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