Ted Larkin, Sr.

It consumed me as
I consumed it.
I'm sorry, Betty.
I failed in my own eyes,
So I felt shame to look to yours,
To receive the love I didn't deserve.
But I thank you, too.
You were my light,
From the moment I knew you,
I knew it.
You blessed me with children
And parents
And you. Oh, you.

Serena Larkin