Alter Ego

My husband is a happy man. 
He holds me near him at breakfast, 
at lunch and dinner, 
he has me near when he climbs the mountains, 
when he comes to the valley, 
when he walks on the right way of the day. 
My husband is a happy man. 
A child is pulling him by sleeve, 
another one climbs his arms. 
He’s a tree that gives birth 
to birds and teaches them to fly. 
His roots are gathering us all 
and keep us tight as into a ball of silk. 
My husband sleeps 
with his head on my knees. 
Sometimes,
He is a fastidious child.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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March 26, 2016 at 9:58 PM
mandy bennett, you've expressed yourself well, I like the way you ended the poem. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry when you have time. Happy Easter ** LOVE LINDA
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August 10, 2015 at 7:37 PM
MANDY, a wonderful read.... LOVE *SKAT*
Kiely Avatar
April 25, 2012 at 3:57 PM
i love that poem! "he holds me near him at breakfast"... reminds me of my dad with my mum. a man of nature!
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April 24, 2012 at 8:35 AM
Dear Mandy, Loved the viewpoint, well expressed. Love Alan
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