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FAMILY AFFAIR
FAMILY AFFAIR
(T. Beechey)
Bob and Kim were married and as happy as can be
But Bob's brother John carried a lot of G-U-I-L-T
You see John and Kim,last summer,had a rendezvous
And Kim is left to wonder about what's she gonna do
Sometime in late September,Kim became aware
That a brand new family member would soon be hers to share
She was so elated about her coming spawn
But also devastated --- was the father actually John?
Bob and John were brothers,but they also were best friends
They looked out for each other,always with a hand to lend
John was best man at his wedding and,to both,he wished them well
But,in his mind,he was setting a trap into which Kim fell
John had always wanted Kim since she and Bob first met
John was sure she wanted him,but hadn't found the courage yet
To tell Bob she was leaving,so when Bob went off to war
That night,she was receiving a knock upon her door
They were brought together regardless of whether the world approved or not
For richer or poorer,worse or better,they agreed to tie the knot
But mistakes were made,the knot became frayed,perhaps beyond all repair
And,although they could,nobody would admit to a family affair
Three thousand miles away in a crowded Army tent
Bob wrote her all he had to say in a letter that he sent
How he loved her,how he missed her and couldn't wait till when
He'd hold her tight and kiss her when he was home again
Kim read to John Bob's letter and John began to sob
He told Kim they'd better find a way to tell ol' Bob
Kim told John not to worry,she knew just what to do
John said she'd better hurry,Bob's stint was almost through
Their union was blessed,they had the rest of their lifetimes to enjoy
Each had walked the aisle wearing a smile,such a happy girl and boy
If they'd only known what the future shown,perhaps they could've prepared
But no one expects the full effects that come with a family affair
When Bob's plane finally landed,Kim was there with everyone
And when he got off,she handed to him his newborn son
Bob looked at him,looked at her,then shook his head and sighed
He knew such things couldn't occur ever since his tubes were tied
How could a man undergo such a plan without any tubes to tie?
May I make a suggestion? Stop asking questions and make a effort to try
To simply relax,lie on your backs with both your feet in the air
Count all the stars or the passing cars...or have your own family affair
