ThenThen

I plant seeds
kernels little things 
a little wisdom 
tucked into pocket 
maybe even purse
meant to help 
coming as surprise 
when in need 
crumpled from years
of my failures 
but still useful 
down the line 
when I’m not 
here to help 
this is what 
older has always 
meant to me 
being here now 
and then then
I want for 
nothing except to 
watch him grow