Privileged

I didn’t know

what I had

until I met others

without

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Expecting

unknown territory

I feel awkward

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a co-worker

once said …

one’s never ready

for marriage

being a dad

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I didn’t know

what to say

how to act

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I didn’t read

the manual

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was it important ?

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keep

believing

trusting

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My Dad’s Eulogy

my dad’s hands

best symbolize

his essence

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if you’d ever

shaken my dad’s hand

you’d know

what I mean

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his big hands,

thick, strong fingers

tough, worn skin

working hands

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he wore them with a gritty

honesty, grace and dignity

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Anniversary Gift

when I pass

I want my ashes

to breathe this air

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as a child

your marriage

was my heaven

on earth

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Assault

a hockey rink

the day after

my dad’s funeral

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an on-ice incident

explodes

in a dressing room

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I was jesus

in the temple

casting out sinners

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self-righteous

impulsive choices

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protecting my religion

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dishonouring

my father

my son

my holy spirit

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I’ll carry this cross

my shame

forever

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Being Maybe / Reprise (1)

caterpillar

crawling perspectives

I want my ashes

to breathe this air

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Section 2

cocoon

catharsis in chrysalis

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