Where's my Mother gone?
When did she leave?
There's a strange old woman in
her place,
That I don't recognize.
There's no love here anymore.
Just recriminations,
And bitterness,
And anger.
You owe me she says.
Who are you? is my thought.
I hate you she replies,
I curse the day you were born.
I feel no sadness for this person,
Only pity,
As I would a stranger.
I don't like this evil soul that
wears my mother's eyes.
I cannot bear her longer,
Yet I hesitate to leave her alone,
To face death.
What shall I do?
I must ultimately save myself,
From her insanity and despair.
And yet,
I wonder.
Is my Mom in there somewhere?
Reaching out for love,
Trying to say I'm here,
Don't leave me.
Where's my mother gone?
By: Wayne Pond
Copyright © 10-02-2002
