The times the are a changin'. Over the past few years, gay themes have become more and more prevalent in those mediums, and although there are some exceptions, they are also enjoying greater acceptance by the general public. It is certainly a lot better than when I was a kid, or even when my children were growing up, so hoepfully the situation will continue to improve.
Thanks for the feedback, Gary. There is something special about a relationship that begins so innocently and then grows into something that lasts forever.
Thanks, Gary, and I'm glad you enjoyed this story. Any time we work with kids and don't have a way to see how they turn out can be frustrating. It's good to know there are dedicated people working with them though. Thanks for the feedback.
Timothy, thanks for the feedback and I'm glad you saw the humor in their predicament. This is one time where life's scars led to a lifetime commitment.
Timothy, I know Mr. Ross is hoping that's what he did, but he still wonders if he did enough. I appreciate the feedback and I'm glad you came away with some hope that teachers are making a difference.
Thanks, Yettie One. I've talked with many teachers over the years and I think every one of them has a handful of students that they still wonder about. Did I do my best? Did I help them succeed? Unfortunately, those questions are never answered for them. Thank you for the feedback.
The story was very sad, yet incredibly touching. I had an uncle like that, devoted and caring, even when his wife developed dementia and often didn't even know who he was. He was there by her side every day, right up to the end. That indeed takes enormous strength and love.
It also made me wonder what the dispute was about. It's so sad that it kept them apart for so long. Life is short and there's not enough time for such disagreements.
Thanks for sharing, Aditus.
Thanks for the feedback, Aditus. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm sure the scars seemed to shrink as they grew, although the boys' memory of them never changed.
I'm not sure I understood this one. Obviously his wife had broken their vows, but did she cripple or kill their child? Or did he blame his child's condition on her dishonoring him? I feel his pain, I just can't quite define it.
I also apologize for the multi posts to the last poem. Not sure if it was my computer of the site that caused the problem.