answering the question

why so many words today
i hear the children say
i hear the children play
and say, why so many words today?

why so many smiles, they might ask
as in the sunlight sweetly bask
as in the sunlight sweetly bask
why so many smiles, they might ask

why so many dreams, dear dad
i hear them whisper, "don't make him mad"
i hear them whisper, "don't make him mad,
why so many dreams, dear dad?"

I offer hugs and kisses, one or two
saying nothing (so it's all true)
saying nothing (so it's all true)
I offer hugs and kisses...just one
or two.