daddy, daddy, <br />I can’t go to school <br /> <br /> <br />why darling, <br />what’s wrong <br />with you? <br /> <br /> <br />I’ve got a runny nose, <br />daddy - <br />can’t you see? <br />and my cheeks are blue <br />I just think <br />I’ve got the flu <br /> <br /> <br />but sweetheart, <br /> you look <br />as fresh as the rose <br />outside your room; <br />and darling <br />your eyes glow <br />like sparklers in New Year <br /> <br /> <br />but daddy, daddy <br />hear me carefully: <br />my voice is hoarse; <br />don’t you think <br />I sound like granny? <br /> <br /> <br />oh, OK darling - <br />you don’t have to go to school; <br />though, today is the day we stop <br />for pancakes <br />before school <br />and we stop for <br />doughnuts after; <br />but that’s all fine <br />if you’re sick <br />just stay at home <br />and you can’t have either <br /> <br /> <br />but daddy, daddy <br />I CAN go to school; <br />see my nose’s fixed itself now <br />and my voice is again <br />as clear as the school bell; <br />and just as you say <br />my face is as fresh as the rose <br />outside my room <br />and my eyes glow <br />like New Year sparklers: <br />so what are you waiting for, daddy? – <br />put on your shoes <br />get your car keys <br />and let’s GO!<br /><br />Raj Arumugam<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/daddy-daddy-i-can-t-go-to-school/
