Remember the first time
dad let you mow the lawn?
Even gave you five bucks,
tho' not the best job,
he made it better,
extra ridges were gone.
A few years later,
tossed me the car keys.
Said to be careful,
and said it with ease.
Spotted me twenty bucks,
Go have some fun,
be with the gang,
be home before
the rising sun.
After college and earning
a living,
Settled down to married
life, now my turn for giving.
Kids came along, nary a pawn,
Time let the oldest now
mow the lawn.
Seeing how dad had
trimmed the ridges,
Paid their allowances
it's how you build bridges.
