returning

 
the house is old. in my heart it
stands— a stigma to the lost, unknown  father
i open the front door, again and close it, again.
 
and i repeat this, cyclic, and obsessed.
working to leave that door open,
someday, it will stand unbolted.
 
letting go, letting go, letting go.

One response to “returning”

  1. Awwwwww. My precious brandy

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