Dad - Les Bernstein

[Larry Robinson]

Dad

you
were of a generation
who dressed up for
doctor appointments
airline flights
dinner on Sunday night
your operation

now
I take these clothes
home with me
sad new shoes
your good black trousers
a black v neck sweater
a fresh white shirt

you
were of a generation
who revered doctors
loved the flag
found belief easy

you
a good patient
unfailingly polite
had corny jokes
for orderlies
nurses
people in white coats

now
you are gone
and I am left
holding a bag

	- Les Bernstein
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