Sick Daddy Slam

I have three sons five years old or younger, and they just don't get that I'm feelin' like spit.

Sick and tired
Immune system fired
Feelin so bad
But gotta be dad

Gotta stay on my feet
Watch listen repeat
Repeat repeat repeat
My life is complete

Now if I could just take
A five minute break

A snack you say?
It's on the way
(If you say please
And ate all of your veggies)
Have some cheese
No? How bout these?
Try using English
And not childese.

There you have it
Happy now?
Take a bow
Exit quick
To the room
Listen for big booms

By myself
Check the shelf
Where's my lukewarm soda?
Where's my Yoda
To teach me the ways of the force
Of course,
I've got skills
Force of will
I will see all those teeth brushed
No rush
Take your time
It's your stories we're missing, not mine

Lay your heads
In your beds
I'll go hack up a lung
So fun
Rest my sons

Time is borrowed
It's a big day tomorrow

Author's Note

I would like to be poet whose words make you sigh or cry, but mostly I'm good for a chuckle. Comes with the territory.

Reviews

[M. L. F.]

Hahahahha!!! I needed this giggle!!! lolol... This poem is absolute hilarity. As a mom who had two under two at once on her own, attending college, and working, I can appreciate this feeling. Sick? Nope, no time for sick! Your'e on the clock Dad! Freaking great read... :)

[Jeremiah Gerstner]

Thanks! Clearly you understand the struggle. Glad you enjoyed the read!

[M. L. F.]

Haha! Yes... The struggle is real, my friend... The struggle is real. :)

[Shannon]

The frantic pace it wonderfully captured!
We sometimes need relief from the sighing and crying! And the end was touching, made more so by the chaos that proceeded it (and perhaps a knowledge of parenting).

[Jeremiah Gerstner]

Thanks! You're right, this one is definitely meant for those who can sympathize. :)

[hcarson]

aww you got this spot on!! byou are obviously a well trained dad, lovely poem. full marks

[Jeremiah Gerstner]

Yep, they've got me trained pretty well by now. Thanks!