You will never trust
as you did when Dad held you
in strong and safe arms
(Happy Birthday Dad!)
This shell, this vessel
can succeed or disappoint
fighting fat daily
Years have come and passed
hands rise to cover her ears
and her weeping eyes
COEXIST: Poetry, Books, and Essays by Diane Vogel Ferri
good haikus - friend lanie at fb on my friend list - she's the resident haiku expert there.
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