I know it's not the same
But save some cash, it's free
Son, I know you mean well
But I'll turn down your request
I don't want to be a burden
She's still here, I think it's best
And later, in my bedroom
Just before I slept
Dad, you can never be a burden
I turned over and I wept...
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Comments & Feedback (25)
Sad. Bizarrely that's exactly how my friend feels at the moment. Lovely little write.👍😌💚 Morning to you. ☕
@eddie12309 grrr... How things come about. You and I have written complimentary pieces... Thank u 👍❤😘
So sweet and sad. Really should the bond and pulls in a grown up father and son relationship. Very well written 💜
Oh this brought a tear to my eye....something that will come to us all one day...a very emotive piece beautifully executed...deserves a cuppa and cake...and a huggie....☕🍰💪💪💪💪
@misslittleDHP thank u Kim, you are indeed the bearer of wonderful things. 💋 thank u for reposting my lovely 👍❤😘
Very sad but beautifully written as always. I feel so sad for you. Much love from sleepy dragon Diana xx🌙🌺🌟
@sleepydragon Diana I think it's time, I sent you a little rhyme, you're just a dragon by name, but you're lovely all the same. Nearly time for night night, and time to dim the light, maybe we should call me sleepy lee lee afte all... ❤❤❤💋💤💤💤
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