Only for the few

Until now

I performed as an evasive sort of smart alec.

Taking up my father's life antics

A flawed armor against pain

Votively,breathe deep,

exhale slowly and steadily.

wary of roots that tarry.

Let's diminish the moments of misgiving

above all

recrimination:

It's only temporary.

All things come to pass;

those moving heartbeat missings;

even fragile cherished wishing.

A sentimental disposition

Can only pray

To the author of compassion

“let this anguish

make way for care

Swallow us whole

wash away

this pernicious infection fear”