When Daddy Is Unwell Poem by Charity Nduhiu

When daddy is unwell the house is cold
the warmth which comes from his sweet
advise reduces drastically and dogs stop barking just
when daddy is unwell

Sweet breakfast is not there, coins and old notes
are searched in all the kitchen drawers just to
buy a packet of milk for breakfast only
when daddy is unwell

Phone calls ever now and then
work cannot be done reports are
never submitted in time just
when daddy is unwell