But Life

But Life: Is about security, feelings, children, reputation, finances, the kind of familiar that keeps us more than being in love Keeping my feet under the table, the family table Leaving causes too much unraveling Leaving comes with a side order of wounding, crying and confusion Massive alarm bells are ringing in my head The other side is too expensive, too much loss So I will return: Because the aftershocks could last for years or eternity Because eight children need to see me stay and be for them Because a world of international persons is watching and hoping Because new routines are hard Because creature comforts Because