Ma

I remember when my mother would scratch my back 

as I would watch television

Who would of thought after 4 years , she would no 

longer be in my vision

I.

The times I would kiss her goodbye before heading out

to school

One year away from her and her absence 

hit me at minuscule

II.

I can't front a.k.a. I can't lie 

When thinking about family, I just close my eyes 

and take a deep sigh 

III. 

Cause like what I can I do? , the situation is

far too complex 

Holidays , sick days , birthdays 

no calls no text

IV.

I've always kept my business on the low

kept it very discreet

But the vacancy of a needed one slowly started 

to creep  

V.

The word stable and family , I've never used in a sentence before

Until now

If you only knew 10 % of my story , one word you'll use to summarize it all would be 

wow 

VI. 

So mother if you ever learn English and you decide to 

read this

Just know you have three sons that I know deep inside you that 

you miss

VII.

So I hope this poem , these words, this agony can change my family 

and maybe the relationship can convert

because time after time , we all know we're hurt 

done

But the saying of keep your head , I'm living up to it.

Take me as an epitome

God knows what he's doing therefore I don't need

no f*****g sympathy 

Reviews

[DCT ponderings]

I have an estranged relationship with my Mother. One that I have had to come to terms with as an adult. I have done what is right for myself. I have hit "done" and I too have hope of a one day when my words will be heard, when I will be understood. Or so this bittersweet poem spoke to me. Great write!

[Haley Harrigan]

Best of wishes, darling. Such agonizing pain in short stanzas. Truly moving.

[Prritiy]

the pain of being far away-emotionally or otherwise too, touches, nice one.
best wishes

[Peter H]

wow its a poignant write here indeed i thought it was an apology type poem to a dead mother but it came to be about a family discord very good my friend :)

[Jon Roggie]

Great Write! ..............

[Astro]

I can feel the regret and the pain in your words, along with the realization that you'll be fine on your own but will always wish things were different all the same. I sang your words more than I read them really, this could be turned into something I could see sung on a stool with a guitar and spotlight. One of my favs of yours for sure Jason. Keep that head up!

[carol burgess romance]

well written and filled with great tenderness and pain....we do not always understand the twist and turns in life sometimes we just need to ride them out and hope they lead us to completness of self.

[Onku Ghosh]

Very touching!!!Through this poem you have conveyed your thoughts and emotions very well.Well done!!!!!

[Renée]

I hope she does read it luv....