Chapter (38) MY DAD

Chapter (38) MY DAD

A Chapter by MAD ENGLISHMAN

Chapter (35) MY DAD

MY DAD

 

I love my father though grey and old

To think him gone leaves me stone cold.

Not so supple and slightly bent

He thinks that bingo is time well spent.

 

He eats so little it worries me

His ebbing strength is plain to see.

He bets on horses at the track

Plays Lawn green bowls that hurts his back

 

He likes to garden when he can

He likes to feel he's still a man

Who has some value in this life

But he's not the same since he lost his wife.



© 2017 MAD ENGLISHMAN


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It's hard to see our parents aging, edging ever closer to their reward. This is a lovely tribute to your father that, at the same time, so aptly voices those fears.

Posted 9 Years Ago


MomzillaNC

9 Years Ago

Well, if he can put all that into a day, surely you can find half an hour to spend talking and smili.. read more
MAD ENGLISHMAN

9 Years Ago

Well he has a tablet now. we try to talk on skype. Dad doesn't understand that you have to take the .. read more
MomzillaNC

9 Years Ago

Very cool.
We all must lose our parents eventually. It sounds as if our father has some positive things in his life, and you aren't the least of them.

Posted 9 Years Ago



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MAD ENGLISHMAN
MAD ENGLISHMAN

Great Ponton, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom



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Heading for my 72nd birthday in April. I've enjoyed an eventful life. With the help of 2 wives I've managed to raise 3 children. Proud of my kids. I embrace all cultures but ultimately I'm proud to be.. more..

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