Father and Son

A father was quite contrite
For his son loved him so
But as the son grew 
Separation gave them a blow
Innuendos and false promises 
Hormones a flutter 
Unforgivable names 
Shared like butter
The father grew old
The son grew up
Gods plan in the making
Wondrous and tough
A grave alone no 
Marker or cross
Son comes home 
Unbelievable loss
Tear stained face
But nothing to gain
Empty Will for him
Only himself to blame
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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October 17, 2023 at 1:34 PM
Desperately sad story.
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October 17, 2023 at 3:12 PM
It is fictional but I know many fathers and sons who can’t mend things. Ty Kelli
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