Dad's to Mom's

Sometimes I really wonder
if what mother says is right
'cause when I lived with Dad
it was parties every night.

I did whatever I wanted
I came and went as I pleased
I never had to beg permission
from down upon my knees.

But here I have to ask
in a little sweet girl's voice
it seems as if I have
next to no freedom of choice.

Lynne M. Depperschmidt
1992