For Jude
Fierce in love, fear, affection, fist and compassion
two sides. same coin
Eyes fixed in determination
Either pursuing proximity or the crack of the bat
Freckles. High on cheeks. Splashed across the nose
My favorite freckles. Softening the face that wants so badly to be hard.
Coarse, dark hair that brings unexpected surprise.
Chest, thick with muscle, but fragile all the same
You will conquer, my son.
Heart, field or failure, You will stand,
raise your head and pound your chest.