hands clasped tight
by Elouise
hands clasped tight
behind Dad’s broad back
head resting face forward
on Dad’s right shoulder
the young man exits
held in Dad’s strong arms
~~seen yesterday in the beauty shop
The young teenager had just had a haircut. Both parents were there. Mom did the talking; Dad did the heavy lifting, bodies face to face; their son’s feet and legs dangled limp. The shop was full of women of all ages; huge mirrors covered nearly every inch of wall space. Multiple witnesses to courage and perseverance against all odds.
©Elouise Renich Fraser, 25 March 2018
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I’m waiting for the rest of the story.
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Hi, Clay. I wish I knew the rest of his story. His situation reminded me of ALS, though he wasn’t in a wheelchair. His father was very tall and strong. I teared up a bit just watching them walk by. It looked like his parents were his chief caretakers for now.
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