Days of Fathers

for Michael

Silent

Strong

Edges and borders

Marking love like a destination.

The grey in between, though, soft and caring.

Big-Brother-Like

birthed in so much softness

trained now to guard

the soul of hearth and home.

Nocturnal

When will it be okay to just be tired?

not angry

-startled by shadows of fear

not depressed

-nursing hate into despair

not anxious

-spinning wants into the air

Just tired

-resting calm

eyes closed

-finding peace