The Depths of Aching Silence. An original poem by Steve Schappert

In the depths of aching silence, a tale unfolds,
Of a father and his sons, with a story untold.
A bond once strong, now fractured and worn,
Their hearts estranged, with pain deeply borne.
Oh, the heartbreak from lack of conversation,
A void that widens with each passing sensation.
Words unspoken, emotions left to drown,
In the depths of sorrow, where hope is yet to be found.
But within the father’s chest beats a love that never dies,
Through the darkest nights, it flickers, it defies.
Though weary, his spirit remains steadfast and true,
For the bond between father and sons, he’ll eagerly pursue.
He recalls fond memories, of days gone by,
When laughter echoed, under a painted sky.
Untroubled moments, full of warmth and glee,
He yearns for those times to once again be.
With toil and dedication, he rolls up his sleeves,
Working tirelessly, planting love’s seeds.
Aching for forgiveness, he rebuilds bridges burned,
Seeking redemption, from the lessons learned.
He longs for that connection, once felt so deep,
To heal the wounds that caused them all to weep.
His tears are invisible, yet his sorrow profound,
For his sons’ happiness, his love knows no bounds.
Oh, let the tears fall, for this father’s plight,
His never-ending love, shining through the night.
May their hearts open, bridges spanned anew,
And in love’s embrace, may their souls once again accrue.
Let this poem be a mirror to hearts that weep,
To cherish the ones we love, before they fall asleep.
For in the tapestry of life, relationships hold key,
To mend what’s broken, to set our spirits free.
So, let him weep tears of shattered grace,
And hold dear the bonds that time cannot erase.
For the tale of a father and his sons will endure,
Love’s mending touch, forever pure.