Parents

Our parents gave as parents should,

Taking us to the forested wood,

Providing instruction and fire and art,

Poems and music and songs to impart.

Risk was discouraged, and sensual expression;

Confidence hindered by over-protection.

But love was fierce and enveloped friends,

Healing ruptures with hearts to mend.

Moving through each granted season,

Interests encouraged, kept within reason ~

Culture refined and language defined,

Expectations clearly opined. 

Faith sought

Lessons taught

Living earned

Salvation earned.

I see you both now only through a dreamscape of film.