Once upon a snowy morn, while I slumbered, weak and worn,
Dreaming deep about home and a distant shore –
As I snoozed, my snoot was bruised,
By someone gently tap, tapping in between each snore,
“Daddy wake up,” she grumbled, “I can’t sleep anymore –
Plus, you know I hate it when you snore.”
I can’t possibly remember a time before her,
Every morning felt like a chore,
Her outfits were set; frilled socks and pressed dress
She picked them out because my taste is a bore,
Once dressed she would prance; such a princess-like dance
Complete with a kiss to even the score.
She sets her own pace, moving with silken grace
It almost makes me forget the mess she leaves on the floor.
I know I should unleash a scolding – surely she needs some moulding
But that’s good only for a pout and nothing more,
To tame a brat, you need some tact;
Scoldings, sure, but something more.