TOM HANKS
Tom Hanks
got spanked
04/08/2016
Childhood Friends (Boys)
Fishing lines and fishing poles
sinkers, hooks and bobbers.
Maybe someday we will go
when we're not playing cops and robbers.
Cowboy hats and balls and bats
my horse an old broom stick.
Can you see? Come look at me!
I learned a magic trick.
Spit balls shot but I got caught
Tommy points and grins.
You did it too I could tell on you.
I miss my childhood friends.
Make no mistakes we're catching snakes
to play with in the yard.
I didn't cry it ain't no lie
when I got spanked real hard.
Racing trains and playing games
this ain't no place for girls.
Summer sun and carnival fun
we wanna ride the Tilt-a-Whirls.
Our first late night but we're alright
see how the scary movie ends.
Creepy crawlers crept our secrets kept
I miss my childhood friends.
Edwin C Hofert
From your womb is where I came
I got spanked, you gave me my name,
My first months you never left my side
But that day you did, I just cried,
Staying with him, you couldn't take it
But for my sake you could have faked it,
I wish you were still my daddy's wife
I have longed for you near me all my life,
If it wasn't for you I would not be here
So in my heart you'll always be dear,
This is for you mom wherever you are
Whether you are near or very far.
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