I present as a strong figure,
A father who is decisive,
Fair and consensual
To the point of sacrifice.
I overheard:
Don't worry. It's only Dad.
Well, that's not quite true.
I'm not belly-aching,
How many picture frames,
Or video clips
Will you find me in?
Who held the camera
For twenty years?
King Hamlet knew:
Remember me.
You should know
I have the feelings
Of the aggregate.
We share fear.
I know you're afraid. Me too, but
You learn to live with it,
And sensitivity is a strong potion.
I see reflections of my eyes in yours.
You're easily hurt.
I hide this one.
You're learning to do the same.
Can't blame you, but fair warning:
The benefits and disadvantages
Are equally weighed.
No doubt we've been involved
In abandonment and lonliness.
Being sensitive,
You overthink everything.
Don't.
It causes worry;
Worry begets worry.
Too much time worrying.
It's an emotional overkill.
***** me, I bleed.*
Dads are sentient
Under shining armor.
You can tell by the chinks.
Jul 12, 2015
Jul 12, 2015 at 9:15 AM UTC
I present as a strong figure,
A father who is decisive,
Fair and consensual
To the point of sacrifice.
I overheard:
Don't worry. It's only Dad.
Well, that's not quite true.
I'm not belly-aching,
How many picture frames,
Or video clips
Will you find me in?
Who held the camera
For twenty years?
King Hamlet knew:
Remember me.
You should know
I have the feelings
Of the aggregate.
We share fear.
I know you're afraid. Me too, but
You learn to live with it,
And sensitivity is a strong potion.
I see reflections of my eyes in yours.
You're easily hurt.
I hide this one.
You're learning to do the same.
Can't blame you, but fair warning:
The benefits and disadvantages
Are equally weighed.
No doubt we've been involved
In abandonment and lonliness.
Being sensitive,
You overthink everything.
Don't.
It causes worry;
Worry begets worry.
Too much time worrying.
It's an emotional overkill.
***** me, I bleed.*
Dads are sentient
Under shining armor.
You can tell by the chinks.
