Saturdays from my Childhood
June 24, 2017
Remember back when
You woke up to cartoons
Saturday mornings
The Littles, Scooby
Characters like Wonder Twins
And the Green Lantern
Animated books
I wish that I could recall
Specific details
Waking up early
Eating bowl of cereal
Sans milk was my norm
Such as Apple Jacks
Later Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Mini wheats with fruit
Mornings started well
Time alone, quiet and free
I was undisturbed
The day would then change
Could not predict what happened
I had no control
I would be on edge
Until I knew if he would
Come to pick me up
Weekends with Daddy
Were determined by his mood
Sir Jekyll and Hyde
Perhaps he would be
Funny, lighthearted
Nice to be around
Goofy and silly
Playful and fun he could be
Might change on a dime
Or take things too far
Do not tickle me; please stop
No longer funny
I am just playing
He would say; don't tell your mom
Our little secret
Please stop hurting me
Don't touch me; want to go home
Could not get away
Then he could turn mean
Beware; stay out of his path
Belt, switch, angry words
Don't dare to cross him
Mom thought his word was the law
Despite his absence
Terrible monster
His wrath was beyond belief
Never knew when he'd switch
I would try to hide
But it rarely worked out well
Because he'd find me
Then all hell'd break loose
Later it would be as if
Nothing had happened