Prom is for the parents

Nothing less, nothing more

It seems to me quite apparent 

As they drag me to the store.

 

Sure, girls all have fun

As they shop in search for the perfect dress

But until that is done

It seems to me they're only filled with stress

 

Prom is for the parents

I have to say

But when it's time to make a purchase

It is we who are left to pay

 

The tickets cost an arm and a leg 

And the clothes our hands and feet

Before this is over we'll have to beg

And will wake up the next day on the street.

 

Prom is for the parents

They just love to take our picture

It would come as no surprise

If they went as far as to get a fixture.

 

But then comes that time

We've been waiting for all year

The night I call you mine

And get to hold you so near.

 

And although I don't know how

For you I'll give it a chance

When better to learn than now

Yes, I think I'll like to dance.

 

So prom is for the parents

If only at the start

But if I get to hold you close

Then Prom is for the Heart

 

4/23/12