No.20
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Let’s make this house
into our home
as a symbol
for all to know.
Here’s a family,
our hearth and throne,
where we return
though far we roam.
.
Let’s make children
and watch them grow.
Teach them the things
that they should know.
Leave us hoping
one day they’ll phone;
place feels empty
just us at home.
.
Count the winters,
rejoice the Spring,
another year
of newborn things.
Met our grandchild
so bright and bold,
she’s living proof
we’re getting old.
.
Fill our summers
with newfound things
leave unbroken
what time won’t mend.
Seek your counsel,
My wife and friend.
In this together
Until the end.
.
Picture faded,
‘cept in my heart;
we’re still together
though we’re apart.
Kids surround me,
they fill this room;
can’t live forever,
I’ll see you soon.
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No.20
Erik Kaisson, 2017