Jericho Brown - Like father lyrics

. My father's embrace is tighter Now that he knows He is not the only man in my life .He whispers, Remember when, and, I love you ,As he holds my hand hungry For a discussion of Bible scriptures Over breakfast. He pours cups of coffee I can't stop Spilling. My father's embrace is firm and warm Now that he knows. He begs forgiveness For anything he may have done to make me Turn to abomination As he watches my eggs, scrambled Soft. Yolk runs all over the plate. A rubber band binds the morning paper. My father's embrace tightens. Grits Stiffen. I hug back Like a little boy, gripping To prove his handshake. Daddy squeezes me close, But I cannot feel his heartbeat And he cannot hear mine — There is too much flesh between us, Two men in love. -