Tag Archives: sons

the son’s voice – February 6

Posted on February 7, 2017 by landl30

2.6.2017 the son’s voice speaks years to the old man moments of grace and joy between them that he had never known with his own. ———————

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6.19.2016 the lilac smell is sweet close up to my nostrils as I raise on tiptoe to their aroma it’s a dark night the street empty but for my love and I out to gaze after nothing we … Continue reading →

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Rizpah – May 24

Posted on May 25, 2016 by landl30

Rizpah sat with her sons dangling waving off the birds of prey. God did not demand this she knew. Her perseverance opened David’s eyes. =========================

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For Matthew – December 7

Posted on December 8, 2015 by landl30

12.7.2015 I’m Luke Skywalker. I’m Darth Vader. He leapt off the moving truck into the arms of a lifelong friend. Golden boy swinging, legs pointed high like his heart and aspirations. Grown man reaching reaching to speak a … Continue reading →

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son at the wheel – July 18

Posted on July 18, 2015 by landl30

7.13.2015 the car rolls out son at the wheel we have to trust now that the lessons taught over years and days and instants took. —————-

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he’s washing the dishes – June 20

Posted on June 21, 2015 by landl30

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, hurting. … Continue reading →

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sons around the table – June 17

Posted on June 19, 2015 by landl30

6.17.2015 sons around the table, having a beer on the back deck, staking out steaks around the grill, chatting up dad as if it were every day. if only it were. ——————-

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ten minutes – February 15

Posted on February 16, 2015 by landl30

2.15.2015 drive six hours for a ten minute play is what you do for your son. no reason, no logic. just love. ———————

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the deep end – February 6

Posted on February 8, 2015 by landl30

2.6.2015 I was born into a world where fathers threw their sons into the deep end to teach them how to swim. it is a terrible cruel world and I can’t always be there. you need to learn to … Continue reading →

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doggy’s nose waits – April 26

Posted on April 27, 2014 by landl30

4.26.2014 doggy’s nose waits just outside the door. say the word walk and he is up eyes round and ready. my son waits at the door for his love to bless their move. say the word yes and his … Continue reading →

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