My Friend, a Father

Some people think
   and then they say,
I understand
   you feel this way.

When actually
   they have no clue,
What on earth
   life's like as you.

Though meaning well
   the words, they bite,
Without the pain
   of true insight.

To lose a son
   who bears your name,
We can not know
   or feel the same.

Written by,
Sheri Lynne Evans
March 8, 2008
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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