Hmmm,
How do you-
or
is there even
a way
to determine
whether or not
a man understands the gravity of his station as a father?
I am not sure.
Of course,
I can surmise
that a man who understands the gravity
digs his feet in, and stays-
come what may.
And I can surmise
that a man who doesnt understand
his importance
runs away.
But where do you put the ones
who slink away...
solely because they do
understand the importance
and the gravity of being a father,
yet refuse to rise to the challenge?
Are they men at all?
This really grabbed me Noemi. So tightly structured and a theme that refuses to go over the top. Written from a woman's view I feel that you suceed in portraying a universal issue. Yes, there will be those who will find much to empathise in this, but I feel that that is not your intent. A very impressive read my friend.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Brilliant write, Noemi... I love the way the poem developed and you stuck the ending! ! Brian