February 4, 2014

PARENTAL ABSENCE

By EPRobles

the face of a future
(c) E.P. Robles 2011

FATHER this be the only prose
that I shall ever write to thee
more than you gave ever to me

What crumbs left in youth
nothing more than nightmare
such memory that I dreamed

And when you beat the heart
of the woman who bore me
I let my soul break away

You — arrested development
such a weak excuse to me
the reason is more —

Your soul is rotten
and decays within the core
not one bird would eat you

Now I know and I praise because
if not for you I would never know
the woman is stronger than the cock

So prance along weathered bird
no tree too short for your talon
and leave alone my precious heart

:: 02-03-2014 ::

[Definition ‘cock‘]

About EPRobles

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Writer, Artist. I like to paint abstract acrylic images onto canvas. I love to read everything, and I especially enjoy science, philosophy, and the arts. I'm new to the blog experience and I very much enjoy it! I hope to learn as much about all the features that WordPress offers and thank you -- my visitor -- for taking time to read my words. Peace and love... View all posts by EPRobles
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One response to “PARENTAL ABSENCE”

  • rainingcrystals's avatar rainingcrystals
    February 4th, 2014 at 11:13 pm

    This is such a courageous piece. I’m sure you had to go very deep to get there. Its so lovely to see that your heart shines (even the darkness), for your mom and women. Though my heart does ache, and goes out to you and every child who is required by fate to endure such tragedy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs.

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