You were

Sep 14, 2023

You were my son

until you decided to run

off to the races

judged by the faces

of those that just want to use you.

You were my boy

until you heard the ploy

conformists yelling loudly

marching with them proudly

lost yourself in the crowd

my tears are not that loud.

You were my “25-8”

until you placed your fate

on a different scale

one that pales by comparison to

the love I have for you

My son.

My son…