Teething

Caught you swinging from the ceiling
I thought it meant you were healing
Looking back I see the meaning
I didn’t notice the teething
Why didn’t you say you need me?

I go over every word you said to me
Every single syllable I could repeat
Certified scuba dive in my memory
Why didn’t you tell me how you felt that day?

How was I supposed to know?
I can’t mind read.
How was I supposed to see?
I was underneath.

Caught you swinging from the ceiling
I thought it meant you were healing
Looking back, I see the meaning
Wish I asked more
I didn’t notice the teething
Why
Didn’t
You
Say
That
You
Need
Me?