Fall to me father,
if only to call me son.
But no,
a starless sky simmers over a leather ocean
and hate nurtured in a wild chiselled youth
proves much too strong for turning back.
And down I fall alone....
@ Steven Francis poems 2012
'The Heron Ponds' is the 7th collection of poetry and short stories from Welsh poet, writer and blogger Steven Francis. Enjoy!
