Poetry - Random Thoughts

Who the hell is that fat guy in the mirror?

His face is all swollen and puffy!

Oh yes, 'tis me and Mr Prednisone!

No, it can't be me: I'm fit and lean and full of energy?

But that was before...

...Dad, please come and play football with me?

Sorry mate, I'm just so tired.

Dad, will you bike with us?

Sorry guys, not just now.

Dad, we're playing monopoly – do you want to join?

I'd love to son, but I'm just going to have a lie down.

Dad, can we play black jack?

Maybe tomorrow boys, I've had such a hard day.

Dad, can you read us a story?

Ask your mum, I'm busy.

Dad, do you want to join us for a walk?

I really have to rest guys.

Dad, how about some chess?

Not right now Jake – thanks for asking.

Dad, will you take us swimming?

I'm not feeling to good Sam.

Dad, this is a great film, will you watch it with us?

I've seen it before.

Dad, can I borrow your computer?

No!

Dad, can you make us your pancakes?

Mum's cooking you fish tonight.

Dad, can you build us some Lego?

I will, but not just now.

Dad, will you talk to us before we turn off the light?

No, it's getting lat…….Ok, what do you want to talk about?...

…When are you going to get better?

I don't know, but real soon I hope!

Dad, when are you coming off your medication?

As soon as I can, mate.

We love you Dad!

I love you too, guys – more than anything.

You're the best dad in the world!

….swallow….Note to self: I must remember to stop saying no!

Good night, sleep well – I'll see you in the morning!...

...Dad, please come and play football with me?

OK. You're the best dad in the world!

Dad, will you bike with us?

Sure thing boys. You're the best dad in the world!

Dad, we're playing monopoly – do you want to join?

OK then, set it up. You're the best dad in the world!

Dad, can we play black jack?

Yep, let's do it. You're the best dad in the world!

Dad, can you read us a story?

Of course I will. You're the best dad in the world!

Dad, do you want to join us for a walk?

Great. You're the best dad in the world!

Dad, how about some chess? Go for it. You're the best dad in the world!

Dad, will you take us swimming?

Why not. You're the best dad in the world!

Dad, this is a great film, will you watch it with us?

Make room for me then. You're the best dad in the world!

Dad, can I borrow your computer?

Yes, but be careful. You're the best dad in the world!

Dad, can you make us your pancakes?

That's a good idea. You're the best dad in the world!

Dad, can you build us some Lego?

OK. You're the best dad in the world!

DEEP INSIDE – THERE IS A RESERVE: IT CAN BE VERY HARD TO FIND, BUT IT'S THERE – FIND IT, BEFORE YOU ARE FORGOTTEN!