He lived the dream that wasn’t his
A life splendid to those who looked from afar
Opulence and wealth were at his command
But they left his heart and emotions scarred
“For the sake of the family” he made his mark
A success in every way
But he wished he had just said “no”
To doing it Father’s way
He live a dream that wasn’t his
And though he was like a king
What he wished for most was a simpler life
And to ask “Unacceptable” Kitty to wear his ring
Padre
Padre's Ramblings 
Society loves to shove us into boxes. I just listened to a Pete Seeger song about the boxes yesterday. I think he needs to follow his heart.
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That’s a great photo – and a fine opening line. All that follows is really well honed elaboration (though I’m not sure I can find much sympathy for his ‘wasted’ life). Great stuff.
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Contrary to popular thought, wealth does not mean happiness. Divorce, alcoholism, and mental illness seem far more rampant among those with wealth. That ought to tell us something. He needs to sell the yacht and get a ring for Miss Kitty!
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Great opener, I was immediately drawn in. Kitty was the loser in this scenario.
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to live a dream that is not yours always leaves scars. great opening line
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