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DO YOU KNOW THIS?

 

Child knows –

He is taken care of.

Teen develops doubt –

How long will he be supported

With food, housing, education?

Twenty-something goes out on his own –

“Oh . . . is obeying the boss mandatory?

You mean I must produce?”

            Failures drop off.

            No promotions for mediocre work.

            No decisions or independence entrusted

            Unless proven reliable.

            Cheaters become exposed

            Though it can be delayed.

            Worries about how long

            And how well you can work arise

Then a wife and joy

And you will provide emotional support to her

At all costs

And at all times

Or bye-bye love

And bye-bye babies.

            Worry becomes centered on the other

            And drifts away from self-focus.

            Boy becomes a mature man –

            Working, sacrificing freedoms,

giving time and energy

            And they all look up

            In a four way hug.

            They need you and love you.

            And you have gotten it all.

And only when left alone

Do you know this   

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