words of advice

I try to explain
to my father the complexity
of my life
right now, but he's 90
and sees only
in black and white.
his advice has always been
there's more
fish in the sea.
whether death or divorce
has occurred.
I shake my head and listen.
what is there to say.
you only want to hear the words
I love
you, and i'm here for you,
whenever
and for whatever you need.