Danny Boy

To my youngest lad (hippie @ heart!)

You'll create your wealth on your own terms
As you take off for Peru
You swear that's an easier way to learn
I guess if anyone knows, it's you.
You keep me in awe of your anarchy
And your non-conformist ways
You say ya gotta get out for your sanity
You'll be showin' us all up some day.
'Cause ya can't be schooled with a text book
Nah, ya gotta be out in the crowd
Livin' it, smokin' it, drinkin' it in
And I'm sure you're gonna make it somehow.
I got every faith in ya, Danny
You don't have to go prove it to me
I'll get off your back - to make room for your pack
'Cause there's a whole lotta world to see.
Hittin' the road with "Hippie”
Gonna hitchhike, no need for a car
And you'll scrounge your meals
And make some fast cash
By singin' and playin' guitar.
I wish you the best in your travels
You can't wait to set off on your own
But if everything starts to unravel
You'll always have a place in my home.

Reviews

[Pauline]

Truly loved this one. Good rhythm and flow and I would swear you were talking about my Brother DANNY who was a life-long roamer, a comic and a friend to everyone. I miss his banter. So thank you for this Mari.

Pauline

[Mari' Emeraude]

Aww you are welcome. My Danny has been down some real tough paths but happy to say he is now clean, and doing well.

[Daz]

Your Son is very fortunate to have this unconditional love and support from his Mum. Best regards to you and yours. Lovely poem.

[Mari' Emeraude]

Thank you, Daz. We have a great friendship/relationship. I'm very blessed.

[Daz]

He's your twin for real haha!

[Mari' Emeraude]

I have a photo of my "muses" on my page. He's the 'wild one' ;p