Tag Archives: Father’s Day

my children write poems – June 21

6.21.2015 Father’s Day 2015 my children write poems about me, put parts of me into their plays, move next door, make dinner, call on the phone, ask for advice.   it all brings a choke to my throat.   of love. … Continue reading

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he’s washing the dishes – June 16

6.16 he’s washing the dishes. a man shouldn’t do that. it’s embarrassing. the other kid’s dad’s don’t. it’s women’s work. I hide my head.   I stand at the sink now years later and see my mother’s hands raw, cracked, … Continue reading

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