Poetry Thursday - 96 - Remember Dads

I never believed when I was growing up that being white and male could be a bad thing. Doesn't look good for Dad's in this category.

Remembering Dad’s

 

Not the most popular role these days,

fodder for the misandry disciples in many ways,

yet a role carried out in respectful silence,

categorised by frequent sacrifice.

 

More complicated now than last century,

but respect, teaching and love in my memory,

a beneficial role in the growth of youngsters,

additional care and a playmate’s shoulders.

 

In the development of children dads are important,

the benefits for families abundant,

so celebrate the role in your own way,

but remember dads on Father’s Day.

©David L Atkinson June 2025 

 

Easier for a Camel

 

The ‘root of all evil’ could be to blame

for the decline in our faith, things aren’t the same

as when I was a lad

and morals were dictated by more than your dad.

From an early age, at Sunday School

God’s Law was the daily rule.

Now we’re told we have half faith

and similarly society’s standards deflate.

There are plenty of religions from which to choose,

Christian, Hindu, Muslims and Jews,

and yet modern folk will not adhere

to those organisations whose aims are clear.

To care for each other above monetary concerns

and pass on good practice to our own interns.

© David L Atkinson December 2015 

God Bless