When I was choosing a path in life <br />My father gave me a piece of advice <br /> <br />“Here’s what I want you to do for me <br />Think of something you’ll do for free <br />Whatever it is, make sure you love it <br />Then try to earn some money from it” <br /> <br />And I thought it would be terribly exciting <br />To continue with my beloved writing <br /> <br />Novels, plays I’d give it all a bash <br />But that didn't seem to earn me cash <br />It was then that its lair became enticing <br />And I began my career in advertising <br /> <br />Today my daily rate is splendid <br />And it’s been many years since my writing ended <br /> <br />Turning your passion into bread and butter? <br />My father’s a complete and utter nutter<br /><br />Lea Simpson<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/obviously-i-blame-my-father/
