Dust settles on another argument <br />Parental imposition for own good <br />I look in on you on my way to bed, dissatisfied. <br />Eyes just open, defiant, seeming betrayed <br />I kiss your cheek, cuddle your shoulder, whisper 'I love you'. <br />Drowsy but wiry you quip a soft, sad refrain. <br />'Everyone's allowed to be scared of something! ' <br />The fire flares again <br />'I'm sorry'. <br />'You can't be so aggressive and then be so scared it makes me angry.' <br />You retort but it tapers and falls… <br />'It's late and I'm not going to argue, good night! ' <br />I withdraw and slowly arc the door, <br />'I love you, ' soft and sincere, <br />'I love you too, ' the door closes. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />12/3/2006<br /><br />Danny Draper<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/dust-settles-for-angela/
