ACE

15 January 98
Foot placed upon straining neck,
you struggle under the weight
of burdens seemingly larger than life
money, college, career, love
each challenge a direct threat
each calamity a slap in the face.
Oh, how they love
the purest strain upon your features
the clearest joy upon your lips
my actor, my child.
Each action must prove
that what they say is false ~~
you can be stronger, wiser, more complete
than they will ever envision,
so you make each mark
a heavy, angry, stroke
against the foot that presses
upon your weary neck.
Must I say it again, my child,
a thousand times?
Then, a thousand and more shall you hear ~~
that you are a wondrous beauty
high intelligence, warm breath, keen discipline,
caring heart, sensitive boy
and you will never disappoint me
as long as your fears
donot sabotage your dreams ~~
even then,
still shall I love you.

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