Daddy, daddy, I can’t go to school
by Raj Arumugam
daddy, daddy,
I can’t go to school
why darling,
what’s wrong
with you?
I’ve got a runny nose,
daddy –
can’t you see?
and my cheeks are blue
I just think
I’ve got the flu
but sweetheart,
you look
as fresh as the rose
outside your room;
and darling
your eyes glow
like sparklers in New Year
but daddy, daddy
hear me carefully:
my voice is hoarse;
don’t you think
I sound like granny?
oh, OK darling –
you don’t have to go to school;
though, today is the day we stop
for pancakes
before school
and we stop for
doughnuts after;
but that’s all fine
if you’re sick
just stay at home
and you can’t have either
but daddy, daddy
I CAN go to school;
see my nose ‘s fixed itself now
and my voice is again
as clear as the school bell;
and just as you say
my face is as fresh as the rose
outside my room
and my eyes glow
like New Year sparklers:
so what are you waiting for, daddy?
put on your shoes
get your car keys
and let’s GO!
Copyright ©: Raj Arumugam
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