Your Mama Was Right

Your mama was right.

Even though she is long time gone,

In honor of her memory, she was right.

We were wrong for one another right from the start.

But we were eighteen and who needs mama's advice then.

And even though our marriage was brief like winter rain,

I wouldn't change a thing;

Would you?

The painful mistakes of youth are like badges of honor -- we got our share,

And even though I still love you in my own ironic way;

I'm glad you've built a life for yourself with

Someone else who is sane and sound,

Because like your mama said,

Crazy love like ours simply

Didn't have a future.

. . ,

- by Irina Patterson January 11, 2022

. . .

Thank you for reading, my other stories are here.