Dear Ma.

A letter from one to another.

They say he’s bad for me, Ma. 

They say he’s too wild for the still air surrounding us. 

He says he loves me and 

I believe, I believe, I believe. 

They tell me I’m different now, 

quieter, 

but he says it’s better, Ma. 

They tell me my soles and souls have been stuck here for too long. 

I like not moving. 

They say I have two souls now, Ma, do I? 

I’m a new me, 

a better me - that’s what he tells me, Mama. 

I miss him and you and Pa. 

And me. 

I miss me the most. 

I don’t like who I have become. 

He tells me there’s nothing to miss. 

I don’t believe, I don’t believe, I don’t believe. 

Is that bad, Ma?

Author's Note

I'm not too sure how this site works, but what do you think?

Reviews

[Botania]

Hmm. Interesting. The two souls thing may be like two families as from divorce? Highlights the difficulty of defining ourselves according to others opinions, which we do, and not just by our own. Both are important. Finding the balance can be difficult. Thought provoking. Like it.

[Chloe D]

Exactly. Thank you :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed the poetry. Had the feel of a song. Songs are hard to create. You did. I liked the flow of thoughts leading to very good ending. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Chloe D]

Thank you, I appreciate it

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure and your are welcome.

[KurKota]

I like this alot. Very original in style and intent. You say you are not sure how this works, but I say you have made it work exactly as intended.....just expressing yourself in an original and effective manner, and creating a very thought provoking piece. I really, truly like this to the point of saying it is one of my favorites I have read on this site.

[Chloe D]

Thank you so much :)