Pride Price
A father’s pride is outlined
By the magnitude of his child’s success,
More or less,
his own.
A father’s pride is marginalized
When the child’s demise is met first.
A father’s pride hides swollen eyes—
They comprise his weakness
“A man stands strong on planted feet. He shows no signs of weakness.”
Here lies the source of a father’s weakness.
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