So many times

You stood me up,

So many times

I cried.

Your family always

Came first.

There was no time left

For me.

I wonder,

Was I to feel grateful

For the snatched

Hour or two?

I saw your beautiful wife

And adorable children

For the first time

Yesterday

In the park.

And unbeknown to you,

I watched you with them.

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Where have Mum and Dad gone?

She’s never felt so alone.

Even her bigger brothers

Managed to leave home.

She does not feel confident,

So will just rest awhile.

She is not yet ready

To go that extra mile.

But now she’s feeling hungry,

The food supplies run out.

And all she can really do

Is try and have a shout.

Ah! Here comes Fathe...

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