Child, My Child Comments

I always look forward to the closing lines of a lyric poem, because they usually sum up the sentiments with a memorable image. And this poem does so in a complex, satisfying way. The image of being indentured to illustrate the bond between a child and parent is amazing - and totally unexpected. You create a space of freedom within the larger space of parental duty. This a fine example of your use of paradox and it makes your argument incontrovertible. I believe that is the word philosophers use to identify a line of reasoning past reproach or refutation. BTW I liked the tone of the poem and the images which seemed to come from a child's view of the world, but that ending swept me away.