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Father’s Day (Free verse) by Dovina

Let every man who ever had a father Consider: I knew a man who, when old, grew bitter when young, he forgave As he aged, he complained when young, content The older he got, the more he criticized when young, he encouraged When old he revealed his core

DoubleU 19-Jun-05/6:58 PM
Most men don't have to consider, they simply see what's happening with dad...
On the other hand; the son is always convinced he will NOT become his father, he'll do better. So the idea that his own core also will be revealed in the end, escapes him.

Interesting musings, but also disappointing, as a poem. Don't know why precisely.
The 'complained/content' antithesis jars somewhat.




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