Stained
I write this letter knowing I could be right
But there is a part of me that puts up a fight
I remember the fights you had while we were growing up
I remember comforting mum after you left to cool off
I remember my sister crying through it all
I recall my brother with his fist to the wall
Screaming in panic don't shout so much
Why did you stay together through all that fuss
We heard you two argue day and night
What did we do to deserve such a plight
Being the eldest I had no time to attest
Just comfort them two and do my best
I know you told us you stayed only for us
But we never asked for this burden of trust
We recall your tears and distraught shouts
But why were we put through all those bouts?
It's been 32 years and you both still live together
I spoke to you today and you still regret losing forever . . .
Copyright © Fathima Dawood | Year Posted 2008
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