A Thoughtful Parent

when a thoughtful parent
picks up their child late
events may have hidden motives

accidents emergencies
mechanical failure
gridlock traffic inhospitable

are but obvious reasons
truth may have simple
delightful more pleasant causes

it may not as seems be
because responsible parents
are apparently tardy

it may be because
their child wants to play
on swings after class

poem by Terence George Craddock
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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