Catch-22

a house divided.
mom and dad at war.
mom is to the right,
dad is to the left.
child stuck in-between...

is confused and
devastated.
bitter divorce,
all but certain.

who do I...
live with now?
mom or dad?

why choose?
why not...

both?



Date written: 07/03/2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Wolf Avatar
July 4, 2020 at 10:30 PM
You nailed the tone and context of these troubled times with heart-rending scenario, Edward. Kudos, Gershon
Ibeh Avatar
July 5, 2020 at 7:22 AM
Thank you very much indeed, bud:-) Blessings to you!
Krutsinger Avatar
July 3, 2020 at 9:26 PM
Such a terrific reflection of 2020.
Ibeh Avatar
July 4, 2020 at 5:54 AM
Thank you, Caren:-) Glad you liked the poem. Blessings.*Hug*
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