My Other

Am I the same person I was in decades past?

MY OTHER

My Other went before me

In years past, he held the hand

T’was he who set the path I tread

And made me who I am

Though long ago and far away,

Still he had control

Of how I live and whom I love

And, maybe, of my soul

He did not know the things I know

He was not always wise

He made poor choices….sometimes

Had friends I would despise

I often smile when I reflect

On all the seeds he’s sown

He cast off with a hopeful heart

To sail on seas unknown

Easy for me – to judge my Other

Who brought me to this day

I live results of bets he placed

Before Chance called the play

That young man is no longer here

Don’t look for him today

Still I wonder if he saw me now…

What would my Other say?

Contact: cushman.younger@gmail.com

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