Recovering From The Shock.

Goldfinch60



I am still recovering,

Recovering from the shock.

My son came up for the weekend,

A great time we had together.

But I am still recovering,

Recovering from the shock.

We went out to dinner,

Enjoying more time together

With each other,

And that wonderful Italian food.

But I am still recovering,

Recovering from the shock.

We finished our meal,

The bill was called for

And set in front of us.

But I am still recovering,

Recovering from the shock.

He, my son, picked up the bill,

He paid for it!

Never in our history has he paid.

But I am still recovering,

Recovering from the shock.

I am still waiting for that first pint

Bought by him for me.

I’ve only been waiting twenty five years

Since he reached that age

Where he could buy me a pint.

But on this occasion he paid.

Paid for the dinner.

And I am still recovering,

Recovering from the shock.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 3rd, 2021 01:03
  • Comment from author about the poem: This really happened, my son paid for our dinner in the restaurant!
  • Category: Humor
  • Views: 27
  • Users favorite of this poem: Saxon Crow, Accidental Poet.
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Comments9

  • Neville


    a wholly understandable experiential bit o penmanship ............................. 🙂

    its coz he knows ya worth it ............ 🙂

    • Goldfinch60

      Thank you Neville, much appreciated.

      Andy

    • orchidee

      Good write Gold. A pleasant shock! lol.

    • Saxon Crow

      He's probably realised that you're getting on now and approaching second childhood and therefore stepping up into a more fatherly role.

      • Goldfinch60

        Kind words SC, you may be right being the old codger that I now am.

        Andy

        • Saxon Crow

          It wasn't meant to be kind! Damn it!

        • Fay Slimm.

          Ha - I smiled when I knew what these lines were leading to - - he waited until that wonderful Italian feast was finished and surprised you at last my friend -- worth all the wait methinks when our offspring foots that special bill.

          • Goldfinch60

            Very true Fay, it was certainly worth the wait.

            Andy

          • L. B. Mek

            you're such a refreshing Poet, Andy
            a joy to read your subtle poetic brilliance
            in all its diverse forms,
            I think this will have me smiling all day
            thank you, my friend

            • Goldfinch60

              If I can make somebody smile my work for the day has been successful.

              Andy

            • Accidental Poet

              The least of all a loving Son would do for his loving Father. Great write Andy. 👍

              • Goldfinch60

                Thank you AP, most kind.

                Andy

              • Doggerel Dave

                To use one big walloping cliche everyone else had the forbearance and discretion to avoid:
                Better late than never!... 😊

                • Goldfinch60

                  Thanks Dave, very true.

                  Andy

                • MendedFences27

                  Eventually they realize that the roles are shifting. Still a thrill when you realize that you raised them right. - Phil A

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Very true Phil, he has become a good person.

                    Andy

                  • Thekkinkkattil

                    The shock and satisfaction you feel when your little ones grow up and play their role beautifully penned.Thanks for sharing

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Thank you TKKK, much appreciated.

                      Andy



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