Boot Camp

When Daddy went to Boot camp
Forty years ago
T'was Fort Hill Oklahoma
He loved to tell us so.

He talked about the courage
Of all the men he met
The food, the shots, the work routines
That you don't soon forget.

He pulled his book out many times
To proudly show us men
That represented USA
Some – not to return again.

When daddy went to Boot camp
Forty years ago
He wore his uniform with pride
And stuck his chest out so.

He slept in double bunk beds
Too tired for much sleep
And prayed to God each end of day
His humble soul to keep.

Now Daddy went to Boot camp
Just the other day
We're not sure what is going on
He didn't have much to say.

Instead of his old Army pack
He wore a Hello Kitty!
He asked us to take pictures
Must've thought it looked quite pretty!

He said his company asked him to
They sent him far away
Some secret “retreat” in the desert
Yet he didn't have much to say!

He works for JB Parsons
Construction – nonetheless
Now folks, why would they do this?
It just doesn't make sense!

Could it be age or even worse
Has he become delusional?
We tried an intervention
This behavior is so unusual.
He said it was his duty
And off he went no doubt
With Hello Kitty backpack
And his chest puffed up and out.

He said Seargent Hayes and Hadley
Might give him a bronze star
Oh daddy – we're so helpless
As we wonder where you are.

So if you read this message
And you think he's lost his mind
Please call 1-800 -lost dad
And help us – this man to find.

We've really grown quite fond of him
No matter what or where
Just bring him back in one big piece
And we'll take it from there!

We love you daddy!!!!!