A history of disappointing excuses,
late arrivals, no-shows and quick exits
leaves a long trail
of heartache and resentment.
But thoughtless abuses come to an end
when the soup boils and there is no escape;
a decision made finds its voice and
creates a completely different landscape.
One more family drama plays itself out
in the only resolution;
let the chips fall where they may
or be damned to repeat it day after day.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem