Like an Old Lover
I visit my daughter fetch her at
her new address a major university
where being seen with your mother
is against dorm rules. We cruise
into town open her first checking
account as lack of funds is the
real reason for this sojourn. After
taking care of business we settle
into ice cream cramming down
grief with something sweet
always works for me.
And when I leave I realize that
seeing her now is like being with
an old lover the one you gave
your heart and soul to who has
just broken up with you but still
wants to be friends even though
you both know it will never work.