Would you, Brother?

 Brother do I cast a shadow
 Over your boat
 Whilst you reel in your catch
 And gloat?

 Brother, would you break
 Your female reflection
 And sentence her to
 Another seven years
 Of loss and rejection?

 Brother, would you threaten
 Your maternal bearer
 Your unconditional carer
 Exposing her tears
 Whilst jangling her fears?

 Would you brother, would you?

 Lynn Hamilton
 26.03.2015