Though you leave, there is no reprieve,
From the ties that bind us.
The craving waiting to wash over me.
The relief your presence brings,
But brief respite from a hunger I cannot suppress.
The part of my story,
That brings me sweet, sweet glory
Even on the hazy days.
Awaiting your return,
I cannot hide the tears that burn.
Knowing I am too weak to compete without you.
I know this yearning will bring me much learning
Of how to survive the day you fly away.
My addiction;
Never an affliction
My drug.
My son,
My protection,
Without you, I am done.
I wrote this poem about my son when he was away for a couple of days staying with his cousin and his nan and I’m sure it’s universal for parents to feel a longing when their children go away. I’ve shared it here in honor of the single parents who have to say goodbye to their children every week or so when they go to their ‘other’ home.
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