Baker's Boy

I wish I were

A baker’s boy …

For my life would be -

Filled with joy.

Hot buttered bread

Biscuits to spare …

Donuts, cookies and cakes

And my favorite … éclair

Life would be good

Life would be great!

If only my dad

Had learned to bake.

But I guess my dream

Isn’t to be my fate.

For my father’s in prison

And my mom’s on a date.

But some day my life

Will be filled with joy.

For one day I’ll have

My own baker’s boy.

                     - Tom Nokes, 2/2/03

           Elko, Nevada