Pater Familias
An Ekphrastic Sonnet
Beware the indiscriminate father
For he could well mistake you for his child
And, while insisting that it is no bother
Bombard you with advice from dull to wild
One can understand how this comes to pass:
Having sired fresh humans, such a man
Might think all humans are his kids, the ass
And start to lives for all and sundry plan
But just because you are father to some
It does not follow that you fathered all
While at home, you might loom darkly fearsome
But ranging freely, where’d you find the gall?
To scold and hector innocent strangers
Will expose you to serious dangers
About the Creator
D. J. Reddall
I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.
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Funny! And also a real rebuke!
The humorous yet insightful portrayal of the indiscriminate father resonates with a light-hearted wisdom, great poem, love it, thanks for sharing!
King of his castle; king to no others.
Excellent writing
Thosw last two lines, more people need to follow that!
Preach this one from the pulpit D.J., hell yes