The Snooze

When Dad’s at the seashore,

This bit he likes best:

After all the swimming,

Take a well-earned rest.

Once lunch is completed, 

This is what he’ll choose:

Lying on his towel,

He will have a snooze.

Soaking up the sunshine,

Lying on the beach,

Seeking for a suntan,

Drink within his reach

How long he will lie there

None of us can guess.

Asked if he’s still snoozing

He just mumbles:”Yes”. 

We return to swimming, 

Wait for him to come,

When it doesn’t happen,

We send back our Mum.

Suddenly Mum wakes him: 

“Dave, you’re getting hot!

You look like a lobster,

Lifted from the pot!”

Monty Edwards

Monty says: “I considered calling the poem “Redback!”, but in order not to confuse, chose “The Snooze”. Although the poem ends as above, one or both the following verses may be added for didactic purposes.”

Dad forgot to sunscreen: 

Didn’t slip, slop, slap;

Left his head uncovered:

Didn’t wear his cap.

Now his back is blistered,

Face is sore and red, 

He will struggle sleeping

Even in his bed.

We all learnt a lesson

On the beach that day,

Sunshine is a blessing 

When you want to play, 

But the sun can hurt you,

If you don’t take care

Best to have protection

With you everywhere.