40. Dad's Mascot

At the beach, pressure's on Dad in trunks and vest Four years old, today's the day He gives me my big test Picking up a beach ball Red, green, yellow, blue He throws it at my feet Wonders what I'll do Do I kick it back? Beautifully struck! He's dying to get his son Into a football strip Or run away to build a castle And precipitate the end Of our relationship