Confidant John

More hours spent speaking with him than anyone else Needing good advice and wisdom, - he offers a wealth Paths crossed first, at thirteen, he was dating my mother Subsequent twenty five years see friendship as no other My father had dissolved overseas, no influence on my life 'Uncle' John took daunting job of teaching me how to drive His honest recount of his younger life, experience of LSD Described the risk and tumult I assessed was not for me As an adult, through burgeoning occurrences, able to listen To current worries, angst Uncle John feels, give my wisdom Throughout my pregnancy with Opal, discarded by her Dad John, my dear crutch, shared my woes, truest support I had Eight years later, gladly we remain empathetic companions Phone calls compile moreish hours, kin without comparison 21st October 2020 Written for Contest : From The Heart Sponsor: Regina McIntosh - Judged N/A on 28th October 2020 Submitted for Constance La France N/A Contest for October 3rd November 2020