I am the Keeper of Dark Secrets

thanks to Winston Munn and his keen eye for a straggling syllable

I am the fellow certain of nothing,

never at a loss for words.

I am the fool dancing in the moonlight,

two left feet in right foot soles.

I am the keeper of dark secrets,

always searching for the unlit candle.

I am the father forever missing

the patter of children never delivered.

I am the son who went missing,

returned too late to be the prodigal.

I am the brother who never calls,

burdened by distance and time.

I am the worker broken limbed,

still desperate to stay afloat.

I am the sailor tossed about life's waves,

eyes forever glancing to sea.

I am the husband seldom there,

the widow-maker.

I am the coffin bearer,

laid to weep among the forgotten.

I am...

I am.

Ken e Bujold

2022

Reviews

[Temperance]

So sad but nicely written. The repetition of I am really works with this. Thank you for sharing. Temp

[Ken e Bujold]

thanks for stopping by Temp

[Temperance]

My pleasure.

[Dara]

This is very intriguing and thought provoking. I like the repetition beginning each sentence with ‘I am’ and using it again in your closing. The flow is wonderful!

[Ken e Bujold]

thank you dara, glad you enjoyed the read.

[W. Barrett Munn]

Ah, yes, that now is the writing of yours I know,
Winston

[Ken e Bujold]

thanks again for the keen eye

[W. Barrett Munn]

I owe you do no worries