American Family

An American provided a home
In which his father warmed his bones
It was the golden years of life
The man was frail old
Death tugged at his bones
His fire dimmed each year
Days were spent
Struggling to park bench
Greeting graying friends
In Hanover Park each day
No easy accomplishment
Watching the children play
Weeping over lost virility
Laughing at long lost victories
Cringing with an aging body
And departing at sunset
When the rust glows
Dragging home his secret indignity
Tonight his wealthy son
Is evicting him
For missing his rent