consider fathers and sons,
some have history of hurt:
angry words, intimidation
insecurities, manipulation
of different personalities
and modes of operation
which seem “wrong” but
simply manifest divergent
yet not so simple after all
hurts can build thick wall
will bricks be broken down?
relationship survive rubble?
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Linking to dVerse poetics hosted by Kim with theme of “endings”. I chose to end my poem with questions because there’s uncertainty how relationship troubles might end…if they do.
a poem in my pocket 
Sep 23, 2024 @ 09:56:27
Sadly true Lynn, I have seen it, and I love your ending, great question.
Sep 23, 2024 @ 17:31:05
Thanks for reading, Paul.
Sep 24, 2024 @ 11:23:08
veery welcome Lynn 🙂
Sep 19, 2024 @ 19:44:20
Hopefully it can be repaired. That hurts can indeed build thick walls.
Sep 21, 2024 @ 16:36:10
yes…thanks, Grace.
Sep 19, 2024 @ 07:52:07
There is a hereditary aspect of it also.
Sep 19, 2024 @ 14:42:38
Yes, sometimes undesirable traits are passed on.
Sep 19, 2024 @ 03:16:15
A great choice of questions to end your familial conundrum, Lynn. Coincidentally, a friend came to visit yesterday and we were discussing our own familial conundrums, and it’s not just fathers and sons who have ‘history of hurt’.
Sep 19, 2024 @ 14:40:09
Sadly it’s true…family relationships can be complicated!
Sep 18, 2024 @ 22:28:30
Good questions, Lynn.
Sep 18, 2024 @ 20:10:09
I’m fortunate that my sons and I have good relationships. Now that they have passed adolescence ~
Sep 18, 2024 @ 20:12:25
It can be rough but glad to hear it!