Holidays
I wait
In the car
The bright sunshine
Causes me to squint
My lovers inside
With his family
He says
It’s only a couple of hours
Go have a drink
But I never move
The seconds tick on
I am left with my memories
Of family and friends
Who once welcomed
Now they shun
I tell myself
At least his family
Still loves him
You can’t take that away
Don’t be selfish
It’s only one day
Yet here and now
My words ring hollow
Why does it have to be this way
Joseph Men
November 28, 2002
© 2002, Joseph Men