It was my sons graduation day
He said he would drive
Nearly cut into an Audi
It was an innocent mistake
The driver didn't think so
She was quite irate
We stopped at the lights
So I went to get out
To ask miss perfect
If she had any doubts
"Don't do it dad."
So back in the car
The campus was beautiful
Parking was free
Modern buildings
Cheap cups of tea
Luminaries expounded their achievements
And what can be done
Parents like me just wanted to see their son
Muster presented
Tip of the hat
Shake of the hand
Deal was done
Happened so fast I missed his part
Instead of video
A broken heart
At refreshments the professional photo's are for sale
$65.00 a print, framed if you have the funds
Against good advice thought I should buy one
I just wanted to have a closer look
But when the kid wouldn't let me through
I said "that's a shame, fuck you!"
I had to apologise to him and my son
A great example
Today was not one
We celebrated with a bad burger
Wasn't as bad as I think
My son told my wife
He thinks I need a shrink!
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Significant day in a parent’s life: the tension is present in an otherwise perfect day-
I might be cynical but education is or was Australia's 3rd biggest earner. University for the masses looks like another commodity, to me. Thanks for reading
Loved the honesty of the poem. It felt very real, having walked that road before. Don't worry about the outburst, it just shows a bit of character, like a worn leather chair.
Well I do feel worn, and a life of salt and sun has left me a little leathery!
'Parent's like me just wanted to see their son'
every so often, you gift us a glimpse
of a most sensitive, articulate
and genuinely eloquent, Poet
what a beautifully vivid account
for us, childless
we can but be jealous
bless your shared fatherly success
and may your son, surpass
your laudable, levels
of wisdom and empathetic genius..
I hope serenity finds you
thank you! for choosing to share
stay strong
stay blessed
Gee, shucks.
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