Shutting Down Arby's

Tonight, oh what a night it was
Nearly five hours spent
At a fast food restaurant 
Laughing and talking our way through life
Who else but you and I
Could get kicked out
For shutting down Arby’s
So folks could go home
We spoke of life
Of love lost and found
Of sex and dreams
The devil and Holy Ghost
We talked of beliefs
Work and foolish friends
Of places to travel
And goofy things we’ve done
We spoke of fantasies 
And how people are
Of puppies, kittens and relatives
Of future goals and lost hopes
Integrity and the things people think about
We asked why people
Are the way they are
Remembered childhood moments and scary movies
Came to know each other
Just a little bit better
Laughed at our life
While we joked about
Shutting down Arby’s
Such a unique distinction
To have done such a thing
But then again 
It was time well spent
Between a father and daughter
And all I can say
For letting it be so
Is thank you God

NOTE*** May all father’s have such a day. Happy Father’s Day
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Nutter Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 9:15 AM
Can not think of a better fathers day present. Nice write enjoyed the read. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit
Mehta Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 8:39 AM
I enjoyed the shutting down Arby's
Gorelick Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 7:55 AM
Way to go Dad...better than a new shirt or tie any day..lovely story.BG
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