(15) I Am Helpless Dad

I am helpless, Dad

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Daddy I am super most,

When I come first,

If someone is above me,

Your anger may burst.

You examine my progress card,

With all possible discreet,

May I see, only once,

Your old mark-sheet?

I must be polite,

Should have good manners-

By seeing the parents quarrel,

With their ego- banners?

I must go to sleep,

Sharply at ten forty,

I don’t see your return,

From the cocktail party.

You enjoy as you like,

Your tricks are always new,

You ignore my presence,

But I always see you.

Life of great men-

I read what they said,

But you are my idol,

I am helpless Dad!

You preach me by saying,

Early to bed and early to rise-

What latest rule is; to be,

‘Healthy, wealthy, and wise’?

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