Unconditional Love
He lifted his
starry colored head,
and with double deep creases
crossing his face
he asked the neighbor
to watch out for his alcoholic son.
Watch the hall for intruders, he said,
for often he's unconscious
and doesn't lock the door.
And call me collect
if he's sick,
for sometimes he doesn't
open the door for me.
Money is no object.
Money is no problem.
My, quipped the neighbor,
isn't he a lucky man
to have a father who loves his son.
No. No, replied the man,
I am the lucky one.
starry colored head,
and with double deep creases
crossing his face
he asked the neighbor
to watch out for his alcoholic son.
Watch the hall for intruders, he said,
for often he's unconscious
and doesn't lock the door.
And call me collect
if he's sick,
for sometimes he doesn't
open the door for me.
Money is no object.
Money is no problem.
My, quipped the neighbor,
isn't he a lucky man
to have a father who loves his son.
No. No, replied the man,
I am the lucky one.
Published by Shirley A Mandel
Shirley A. Mandel is an award winning poet and the author of two books.. In addition to being a writer, Shirley Ann is a Vietnam vintage veteran and served her fellow veterans in the VA medical system as... View profile
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18 Comments
Post a CommentThat's very touching. Beautiful poem :)
Congratulations and Wow, Wow, Wow! Nicely done.
This is a very touching poem. CONGRATS on your award. :-)
Congratulations on your award.
Very touching. If only all family members had such compassion for their loved ones, the world would be a better place.
Congratulations on the award, it was most deserved!
Great poem, very touching. Makes me feel a bit like a coward. The words were honest and true. Thank you!
This is beautiful. The whole tale was wonderfully captivating, and that last line did what it was supposed to...truly. Thanks for sharing this, and congratulations :-)
very touching
Congratulations on the well-deserved award!