I am Not Ready Yet
I look at my dad hair and feel conflicted
disgusted that it is this bad,
great that it reminds me of Daddy
he has been gone twelve years
But I have his face, and I have his hair
so how can I get angry about either?
I look into the mirror in the morning
smile and say “Hi, Dad”.
I know I need a haircut
I have been saying this for two weeks
getting in the car is a big deal
I am not ready yet
Maybe tomorrow I say
this is the ninth time I have said this
a car wreck takes a lot out of a driver
Copyright © Caren Krutsinger | Year Posted 2024
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