Kirk Lawson
making the call
my dad needs a year
to overcome his anger
son’s gay confession
I ask my husband
before his dad’s visit
to share your story
you comply
your dad’s simple question
are you happy?
why not be
the man on the moon
always smiling
Kirk Lawson lives in Ulster County, New York, and the Shawangunk Mountains. He enjoys poetry as a creative outlet to explore and enhance meaning in living. Publications: Discretionary Love, Months to Years, Thorn and Bloom, Pulses. Grateful to husband Jim and dog Leo for joining his journey.