father’s day
i am eldest daughter
who wished to be first-born son
so i could carry some of the load
my sonless father
could not lay down
i once watched him
carry a refrigerator up a flight of stairs
alone
I’M FINE.
he assured
he wasn’t
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What a powerful message packed in tight.
Thank you
Complex reality, simply conveyed. Lovely!
Thank you 💛
Makes me feel sad. It hits hard and your words convey the hurt. ♥️