Wednesday, April 21, 2021

House of Correction?

So here's another Father's Day poem.  Don't know what year I wrote it, but based on the paper, it was composed on a typewriter (remember those)?

CIRCUMSPECTION
Copyright 2012 by Roger B. Stone
A man's home is is castle and no one ought question
His subtle and sober and pensive direction
For as head of the household and charged with protection
He is wont to exhibit a strong predilection
(Upon thoughtful, considered, and lengthy reflection)
For sharing advice or a weighty suggestion
Which is quickly rebuked so he feels great rejection
And likens himself to a slug or infection
(Which doesn't stand up to a careful inspection)
But he stuffs himself full of all types of confection
Which only upsets his poor, tender digestion
After years of receiving this type of correction
He finally makes the enlightened connection
This twisted abuse is a sign of affection
By loved ones who realize that without exception
He is getting too close to a state of perfection

Happy Father's Day!

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