How hard he strives to make her proud —
chasing worldly success and money,
proclaiming his triumphs aloud.
If it wasn't sad it might be funny.
When he was young, he was a honey —
idealistic, kind and giving.
She was proud then of her sweet sonny.
Now she deplores his way of living.
Now she deplores his way of living.
Written for A Glance at Narrative at 'imaginary garden with real toads'. (And I wanted to try the huitain form.)
