born in uncertainty
~
a phenomenon
giving rise to fascism
destruction
a second world war
~
the despair felt
by many
never left
throughout their life
~
those years
left a mark
taking generations
to live down
~
I’m listening dad
I’m starting to understand
~
When I think of the things that my parents went through, everything I ever thought was tough was child’s play. Beautiful poem.
my parents
~
relative
perspective
The ending was a poignant surprise. Well done.
from reading
my dad’s writing
after he died