WHERE O WHERE? 
                  Edward Iacona 

On a hot and steamy summer night, 
While eating Italian lemon Ices, 
I thought again of the dismal plight 
Caused by her Mid-Life Crises. 

Say what you will to defend your 'change' 
Deep inside you know what's true. 
Our lives you hurt and made re-arrange 
Yet my prayers ask, Where are YOU? 

You said you aren't living your life 
For your children and me too. 
You sought escape as mom and wife 
Still I question, Where are YOU? 

In nature all birds leave the nest 
But before they take to the blue 
Two parents teach them to be their best 
I'm here. Where are YOU? 

So, Maysie, am I your Horton? 
I'm still caring after you flew. 
Trying to balance on a branch 
And wondering, Where are YOU? 

You left your family to seek your 'light'. 
That is what you said was true. 
Yet, one wonders how you sleep at night 
We're here, Where are YOU? 

Our daughter is in all honors, 
Taking college level Spanish too... 
Yo tengo un pregunta grande, 
żAdonde estabas tu? 

All the shades of their growing up, 
No matter what we go through, 
Should be part of our family's loving cup 
But sadly, Where are YOU?