Third Son, Back up Husband

By cadymae

His window closed early and fast
and left him on the wrong side of the glass

not even looking out after a while

head down
doing as asked of him

His light glowed dimmer every year
but still lit a wan path

when I met him

leaning against the chain
choking himself against her leash
willingly, gladly, patiently.

He will see her to her end for Dad.

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Copyright 2015 cadymae
Published on Wednesday, September 9, 2015.     Filed under: "Poetry"

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  • TropicalSnowstorm On Friday, September 11, 2015, TropicalSnowstorm (1703)By person wrote:

    This was an interesting take on the overly coddled. Very well written! Ciao, T/S Scholar

  • A former member wrote: At the beginning this didn't quite make sense to me, but then I read the author notes and it suddenly became clear .... Momma's Boy. Eloquently explained in this poem. Scholar

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