"How you fixed, Dad? Pretty busy?" When your youngster asks you that Then a father isn't, is he? Drop your book and grab your hat! Lots of things may need attention, Lots of things your time employ, But the biggest you could mention Is your boy. "How you fixed, Dad? Take a minute?" Take it? I should say you can! Business may have millions in it -- But it's more to make a man. Here's a chance to lay up treasure, Here's a chance to gather pelf, Chance to give a youngster pleasure -- And yourself. "How you fixed, Dad? Home for dinner?" Yes, but only want a bite -- Last night's game the boy was winner; Dad must get revenge tonight. Have it good and early, Mother; Son and I have lots to do -- We will have to play another, Maybe two. How you fixed, Dad? Lots of money, But a house that isn't glad? How are things with you and Sonny, How's the firm of Boy & Dad? Sometimes, making an inspection Of our wealth, we get it mixed; In the matter of affection How you fixed? | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...FOREST FLOWERS by ROBERT FROST LA NOCHE TRISTE by ROBERT FROST RESURRECTION UPDATE by JAMES GALVIN TO GOD THE FATHER by KATHERINE MANSFIELD MANHATTAN, 1609 by EDWIN MARKHAM |