Mad At Daddy

If I seem to shout too much

Or fuss 'bout this or that 'n such,

If words I use to you seem rough

It's not because I'm awfully tough!

It's just because I LOVE you!



And if I seem to scold a lot

And temper overflows the pot

Don't think I'm just a mean ol' Dad...

I'm really not that awful bad!

It's just because I LOVE you!



If homework isn't done just right

Or if you're up too late at night

Or when you start to criticize

And find my scolding really flies!

It's just because I LOVE you!



Right now it's hard to understand

The reason for my scolding hand

But when you've grown up big and tall,

I hope you'll understand it all!

It's just because I LOVE you!

Author's Notes/Comments: 

Gotta admit... I did have my more strict moments whilst bringing up my kids. Thin line twixt being a good Dad and a sometimes strict Dad...

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