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notlikely2 Member
since 2000-06-16
Posts 308UK |
You never played football with me You had a "bone in your leg" you see And although my big brother, or sisters would do I really wanted to play with you But you never played football With me I understand Now How tired you were For you worked yourself to the bone And then I came along So late in your life I expect you grew tired of my moans You deserved a good rest You needed it too I know you'd have played If you could But I bet that to lay On the sand All the day In the dunes By the sea Felt so good We all had such fun In the sand And the sun Eating picnics For dinner And tea We waited for hours For "ten minutes" to pass After eating our sandwiches And cakes in the grass Then a mad dash on shingle With bare feet flying To see who was first to get wet A race to the sandbanks A walk on the beach And "It can't be time to go yet!" So, Dad If you're listening Don't think me unkind For I loved our weekends by the sea It's just That they would have been truly complete If you'd only Played football With me |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
I enjoyed the memoir quality of this poem...lovely writing! ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
A sad tale, though very well told, that happens all too often. Pete |
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notlikely2 Member
since 2000-06-16
Posts 308UK |
Just a quick note. Although this may appear sad, in fact it was written a little tongue in cheek. It was the result of a conversation, some years ago, with a friend about the failings of our respective parents. Despite much head scratching, I had to admit that the only thing which I could think of to criticise my father for would be that he didn't play football with me when I was a small boy. (But he really DID have a dodgy knee joint......something which I now suffer from myself!!!) However I recently caught myself using the same excuse to my son.......hmmmm...I won't be doing that again! |
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