The Dad she could not abide

too strict when he a child had to chide

too loud in the voice

I've now made my choice

and the kids went along for the ride

His principles got quite dispersed

as the father and kids' roles reversed

the kids said OK

Dad's had his day

If he goes or he stays he is cursed

He musn't tell us what to do

It's not what and when, but it's who

He needs to refrain

from directing again

or we'll mock and we'll jeer at him too

So the house was listed for sale

as the crisis evolved its sad tale

its sale signified

that the marriage had died

all attempts at self-discipline failed

The man recollected his goals

And on to his purpose poured coals

he had to admit

that he'd put up with shit

so father reconstucted his role

Before where he begged and he pleaded

he'd concentrate now on what's needed

they need a firm hand

and not shifting sand

If you want me I'd need to be heeded................................

So the next time an incident rose

the kids were now on their toes

they listened to Dad

and did what he said

and Mum said "what Dad has said goes"

or

They missed him when he had to go

and the house got sold for some dough

they felt quite alone

so they got on the phone

Come home! Dad said "I'll let you know"

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