* this poem is a parody of the message in a Fathers day card my wife gave me. The first lines of each stanza and those in italics are the original lines from the message and is credited to the card manufacturer. The rest is my take.
Today he shivers when at night I pick up a hammer.
The day I met my husband -I felt my world had changed,
Today I ensure that the oil in my car – he changed.
I glazed into his eyes and knew we would be together,
To day I stare at him and his knees come together.
A sweet charmer was he-gentle and caring
If today my coffee not so sweet, I fix his bearing.
He continues to bring change and joy to our castle,
When on Wednesdays he clears the trash in joy and dazzle.
Yes, my knight in shining armour was a hulk,
A man above all other men - today he is just a bulk.
