A Heart's Desire
A boy went to his mother claiming, he wants to be great.
“What do you mean son” asked his mother
I want to be someone you can be proud of
Someone everyone will love
I want to help people, support people, serve people
Be their strength, when they are feeble.
I want to create, motivate, and alleviate
the negative, relative mental state.
I want to provide homes for the homeless
Care for the careless and
Father the fatherless
“That’s wonderful” cried his mother.
But Mom, I can’t
“why not”? she asked.
As he spoke, he began slowly drifting
“You never had me…”
Waking up in tears
Her heart unclear
Her decision in fear…
She asks herself, what is her heart’s desire????
Copyright © Jeremy Pleasant | Year Posted 2005
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.
Please
Login
to post a comment