Mama, Who Bore Me
A Poem to My Birth-Giver, and a Prayer for Healing
I am not a bad person
I am not selfish
Even if I am, it is a normal stage in my development
I will grow from here
I need encouragement
You give advice and ridicule and rage
You are hurt
That part is my fault
But I cannot stop living my life
This is my last chance to travel for quite some time
I will not apologize
If I were a man, my assertiveness would not be an issue
The bible also says to address your grievances privately
And to go to church
And to tithe
And that love keeps no record of wrongdoings
So afford me the grace you ask of me
Before I fade away
And walk into my own life
With a garden and a dog
And a tree for my papa
As I know,
I am enough
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Catie Consolo
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