I will not wait for
your approval
anymore.
You see
I’m getting older
now and I’ve learned
that chemicals, unlike choices
are for keeps.
And we’re both not sure
how to address this
roadside bomb
so it sits patiently
waiting for
blood.
You were always there
in increments.
So divided.
So practiced.
Mornings haven’t been the same
without 5:00 AM and English Leather.
The familiar sound of your razor.
The slant of light
through my bedroom door.
The groaning hallway.
Your heavy hand
across my head or
the shadow of your car
moving slowly up my wall.
I want you to know that
I always wondered how it felt
to be inside your flannel armor.
I want you to know that
I am struck by your ability
to only cry visibly twice.
I want you to know that
two strokes later and I'm afraid
time gets your heart before I do.
I want you to know that
I was always your son
even after my sex betrayed you.
Copyright (c) 2010 by Vincent John Ancona
About Me
- Vincent John Ancona
- Vincent is a published poet currently working on his third collection of poems. His work has caught the attention of such renowned artists and writers as David LaChapelle, Lili Bita, The Commodores, Bryant Mcgill, Susaye Green, Rae Desmond Jones and CA Conrad, to name a few. He was one of 4 poets nationwide to receive an honorable mention in the esteemed McGill Poetry Award, and has been published in various magazines and journals such as The American Review Literary Journal, The Bicycle Review, The Absurdist Monthly Review, Web Digest Weekly and Wilhelm Magazines. Vincent has done readings both City & Country wide and has been featured in various newspapers and other online media for these events. He is currently involved in several well regarded poetry competitions world-wide and continues to work vigilantly at building a name for himself and living his dream of being a poet and artist in the 21st century.
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