Jack Jordan Poet Free verse

Inevitable

Lives diverge. 
Maybe that's a core rule; 
the child leaves the parent, 
or worse, the parent leaves the child. 
Either way there is emptiness somewhat like a death. 
Whatever the circumstances, the relationship is changed forever. 
Distance is both literal and emotional; voices become cautious 
(She doesn't need to know about that.), opacity arrives.
What were once specifics become generalities. 
And so it goes...

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Lucilla Carrillo February 3, 2013 at 7:51 PM This is so true and I agree with you. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla Jack Jordan February 4, 2013 at 11:10 AM Thank you for reading it. Jack

Donna Jones February 3, 2013 at 6:52 PM Beautiful Jack..I think you just described how I feel Not being able to have children and always wanting to... sad but soulful words Jack Jordan February 3, 2013 at 7:07 PM It is sad, and unfortunately, not uncommon. I'm glad that you found it meaningful.

Debra Squyres February 3, 2013 at 9:18 AM Indeed...and so it goes... Truth in these words of your poem. Enjoyed the read and contemplation of thoughts. Jack Jordan February 3, 2013 at 9:40 AM Thank you.

Richard Lamoureux February 3, 2013 at 9:18 AM I can relate a bit, our son is away at University and this is a time when he needs to differentiate himself from us. Still there is a new richness to the relationship an the joy of seeing him take flight. It is also good to know that we helped build his wings. Thanks for reading some of my Poems. It is nice to make your aquaintance. Jack Jordan February 3, 2013 at 9:39 AM I enjoyed reading your work, dark though it may sometimes be. But then, I'm often dark too. I hadn't thought of my son's departure, but your correct; those are the feelings. The poem though was from a far earlier experience with my daughter.

Andrea Dietrich February 3, 2013 at 9:04 AM wow,it's a very jaded view but so true in many situations and very well written. Love it. Jack Jordan February 3, 2013 at 9:09 AM Unfortunately, an all too often repeated experience. Thanks for the comment.