Joel D Anderson

Jupiter’s Mold

Hereditary poker face

            Stoically in place.

Tales of hunting

            Told with smiling eyes.

Monarch in his castle

            Made mostly by hand.

Master of wood craft,

            Holding court around the table saw.

Generous benefactor

            To half a dozen grandchildren.

Demanding teacher

            Of adolescent sons

Example of manhood

            From a more masculine plane.

Symbol of fatherhood

            From Jupiter’s mold.