Corinne Curcio Poet Lyric

My Father's House

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My Father's House 
Copyright Corinne Curcio February 16, 2009 

My father's house 
His the only voice heard 
We all were quiet 
So he wouldn't be disturbed 

When I was young 
And under his roof 
All his words were 
Absolute Truth 

Daddy said "This is the way things are done"
Daddy said "Only men are strong"
Daddy said "Just listen to me 
I will teach you right from wrong"

At thirteen 
I wouldn't conform 
I turned a deaf ear 
To his emotional storms 

Daddy yelled "No - Loud Rock and Roll 
Daddy yelled "No - my daughter's not *****" 
Daddy said "No - liberal ideas" 
"I won't have that around here" 

When I grew up 
And left his home 
It was then I made 
A life of my own 

Alzheimers turned him 
Meek as a child 
He finally became 
Sweet and mild 

And I said "Yes - I'll bring you to the doctor"
And I said "Yes - they'll take care of you here"
And I said "Yes - everything's all right
From now on you have nothing to fear

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Daver Austin February 17, 2009 at 3:25 PM One pays a price for being different, but love seems to survive in spite. I compliment you on your magnanimity. Your poem is wide open and boldly stated. You get my vote. You're a helluva gal! Love, daver

Christopher Higgins February 17, 2009 at 10:32 AM Firstly, I love the title. This is cool my friend..lessons from your father..him becoming a child again..his dictatorship ways..well done.