An only child
tears begin
locked in rules and steel bars
tears flow.
Not able to produce a son
adopted the lad as a baby
grown too soon
bad company
further years restricted
when the law came to claim
him.
At seventeen fought the charge
lost at trial
behind bars 25 years or more
tears pour.
It’s ok to cry momma.
© Richard L. Provencher
Comments
scratch | January 26, 2012 - 19:00
Really evocative Richard. Once again a thought provoking and well penned piece. I really admire the variety that you are kind enough to share.
Richard L. Prov... | January 26, 2012 - 22:11
Thank you so much, Scratch. A very kind word. Sometimes I feel like a ferret, slinking about in my travails around me. And sniff the air for new scents. Cheerio, Richard LP