PAUL COLVIN - Ongoing Arguments

Why did you hit him?
He deserved it. He Did!
I’ll show him who’s boss.

You’re just like your dad
A bully, a coward
Born to rule then run.
Apologise this minute
Just say you’re sorry NOW!

I’m getting out, you’re mental.
Sorry for hitting my kid! ?
What harm does a slap do?
I turned out alright.

Except in the head.
That boy’s in tears.
Crying with fear.
He didn’t know that was wrong.
Immersed in his head
Some twenty years on
Wishing him or his father, dead.

PAUL COLVIN

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