With an effort, dad
unfolds his body, swinging --
it into balance.
Moeizaam vouwt papa	Mühsam entfaltet
zijn lichaam uit, hij schommelt --	Vater seinen Körper, wiegt --
zich in evenwicht.	sich ins Gleichgewicht.

Poem H5033
Amsterdam, 2024-11-01
Family package: Handhold (Storm Chabot) - 2024
Collection of family stories "Gezinsverpakking" (by 'De Chabotten'), story "Handvast"
Collection: After the festivities
Keyword: Old age: ailments / defects 
Tribute to: Chabot, Storm