Are you Okay?

I took my grandson to the park one sunny day,

And saw a man thrashing his son who didn’t want to obey.

There must be some other way to state his position.

Other than a sound whipping and showing his attrition.

It seemed to me the father did something really nice.

And took his son to the park where the equipment enticed.

But then undid the nice with something cruel & sad.

For the little boy was screaming, “Please stop it dad.”

The more the little boy yelled that harder he was hit.

Which made my stomach turn and I began feeling sick.

So I walked over and softly said, “Sir are you okay”?

The father looked embarrassed and said, “Go Away!”

But my 6 year old grandson looked shocked as he stood there.

“Don’t you like your little boy, he’s crying, don’t you care.”

“Did he break something expensive or did he say a nasty word?

“If he did, I’m sure he’s sorry and the bad word I never heard.”

I tried to leave, I really did, but my feet would not move.

I said again to the Father in a soft voice trying to soothe.

“Are you okay sir, I know children can really get to you?”

“But sometimes they get sidetracked and aren’t sure what to do.”

“They don’t mean to make us angry or get us so upset.”

“But they just don’t think like we do, at least none of those I have met.”

“I think your little guy learned his lesson and is sorry for what he’s done.”

“He has his daddy’s expressive eyes and you can tell he is your son.”

“I’m so sorry son; I didn’t mean to take all this out on you.”

“But I lost my job today; I had no idea what I was going to do.

“Please forgive me son, I didn’t want you or your Mommy to know.”

 “I realize now we must pull together so we can flourish and grow.”

Written by,

Bonnie May