03 May 2009

Papa’s Paradox

Papa’s Paradox


you have moved me

in ways I never expected

never imagined

never thought I could be moved


you depend on me 

so completely

sometimes it’s a little scary

but i wouldn’t change it


whether I would or not though

it will change

as you grow older and develop

into your own person


and i know that is good

it is right 

it is proper

it is also painful for me


pride and loss are intertwined

at every advance you make

as you read and write

and think your own thoughts


all too soon I will be nothing more

than a specator of your life

as you live it as you see fit

still moved, but removed as well


©2009-Art Belliveau

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