Sought a son
to achieve high
over and beyond
his age and height
hauling him away
forcing, from friends
the mother with hopes
cast him amidst wolves
encouraging greatness
discouraging listlessness
she carved a scaredy-cat
out of a sheer underdog.
Sought a son
to achieve high
over and beyond
his age and height
hauling him away
forcing, from friends
the mother with hopes
cast him amidst wolves
encouraging greatness
discouraging listlessness
she carved a scaredy-cat
out of a sheer underdog.
Since he arrived in Magtown 55 years ago, Djon had worked hard to earn the respect he now received. Like many youngsters, he started in the mines. Unlike most, however, he’d had the passion to improve not only his life but also others’. Soon, he’d grown to start his own factory.
Thanks to Djon, the town had railway lines, continuous power supply, and on-demand medical services. Whenever they saw him on the street, people always gave him way.
But he gave way only to her. He’d stand back while his Labrador, wagging, strutted through the house demanding her share of respect.
It’s not about what you say
or how you say it—
words are powerful
they pierce, they shatter
yet words can seal,
try to heal—
chasms or cracks
solace in words
we often find
It’s not what you say
or how you say it
it’s the who.
Proxies promise proximity
but ravage relationships.