Poem Father to Son Word Meanings

Poem Father to Son Word Meanings

understand – know

for years – for many years

build up – develop

strangers – unknown to each other

sign – indication

in the air – known

cannot share – do not

silence – here it means lack of communication

surrounds – everywhere, all over

prodigal – extravagant, wasteful

move his world – shift to newer avenues

shaping from sorrow – making something new

same globe – this world

grows from grief – develops from deep sorrow

put out – extend

longing – desiring keenly or strongly