Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Rhyme

Just Wait 'Til Your Pa Gets Home

There's no other phrase that will get a lad's total attention,
And fill a young feller's soul with dread apprehension,
Than to hear the phrase Moms have used since time began,
"Just wait 'til your Pa gets home, young man!"

Cain became envious of his brother Abel and did him in.
This cowardly deed was done much to his Ma's chagrin!
"How dare thee slay thy brother, bringing disgrace to thy clan?"
"Just wait 'til thy Pa gets home, young man!"

As a lad even Jesus was not immune from this threat.
On one occasion He had His Ma in a most terrible fret,
When he dawdled at the temple expounding on God's plan!
"Just wait 'til thy Pa gets home, young man!"

Young Washington, it is alleged, went on a hacking spree,
Chopping down his Pa's favorite cherry tree.
Ma attempted to box his ears, but her he outran.
"Just wait 'til your Pa gets home, young man!"

Feckless youths from their Ma's have heard that dire phrase.
Any denial of their transgressions, 'tis useless to raise.
They'd prefer to hear their Ma utter any other expression than,
"Just wait 'til your Pa gets home, young man!"

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Elizabeth Wesley June 29, 2011 at 11:11 AM How did I miss this treasure, a 10 to be sure and it brought back those sour memories of reckless youth.

Robert Pettit February 15, 2011 at 5:37 PM The lines are too long for this poem to be classified as a "kyrielle" (eight syllables per line), but it is very entertaining reading with your usual great descriptiveness and rhyming.

Ralph Taylor January 31, 2011 at 10:55 AM It's one I heard many times, my friend. I wish I could hear it again. Great write. Enjoyed. Ralphie

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 30, 2011 at 9:16 PM My Mom was the one cracking the whip and my Daddy let me get away with everything Bob .. great adventure in your lines and great rhyme as always luv.. enjoyed .. leaving paradise 4 p.m Hawaii time.. game was SUPER ..athletes SUPER... climate SUJPER... trip SUPER.. now home to snow...not so super..luv.

Michael J. Falotico January 30, 2011 at 9:31 AM Well if I had a dime everytime I heard that from my Mother, lets just say I'd probable own a small island lol.. well written my friend and a great theme to tackle... I too am a Rodgers fan, class act and a release of an Elway/ Marino type arm... SHould be a good game... enjoy your Sunday and thanks for the childhood memories...Michael

Andrea Dietrich January 29, 2011 at 10:05 PM Yep, most kids don't want to hear that line, unless it is some pot smoking guy always mellow. hahaha. Good one, Robert. Good night now!

Tirzah Conway January 29, 2011 at 3:18 PM Oh how true this one is - "Just wait til I tell your father what you did" scared me more than anything when I was growing up! Fantastic poem Bob!~Tirzah~