T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet Poet Rhyme

Angry Words

When our dad left us and our mama took his place.
When he was gone he left without a trace.
So mama was mom and dad raised us on her own.
If she got mad at us her voice took a different tone.
No matter what we done no matter what was the case.
Her favorite phrase is "wipe that look off your face".
Now that our mamas in heaven we'll never hear them words
Wipe that look off your face are words that long to be heard.
                 Teresa Skyles
Entered in Francine Roberts"My parent"contest.

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Carolyn Devonshire December 30, 2010 at 9:23 AM How sad it happened this way, Teresa. I'm sorry that phrase replays in your mind. I'm hoping the New Year brings better times your way. Forgive me for not reading more; I've got the flu and it's been keeping me in bed. Love, Carolyn

Carol Sunshine Brown December 30, 2010 at 4:07 AM I enjoyed reading your excellent poetry this morning Teresa. I will be back after the New Year to read more of your poetry. Wishing you a very Happy New Year. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich December 29, 2010 at 9:21 PM ah, that is very nice that even a phrase like "wipe that look off your face" is one that you miss. It shows your great love for her no matter what, Teresa. I really liked reading this one. Luv, Andrea

Dr.Ram Mehta December 29, 2010 at 3:43 PM A nice character sketch with admonitions that one c ould never forget, but we love echoes of the voice dearer to us, teresa

Sara Kendrick December 29, 2010 at 2:52 PM Enjoyed reading your work..Those of us whose parents are gone on to their reward would desire to hear them lovely voices again..If this is for one of the contest, good luck..It reads like a winner to me..I am so glad that I stopped by here to read this one this eve..Thanks so much for stoppiing by, reading, and commenting on my work..Sara

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 29, 2010 at 2:24 PM Terrific entry Teresa.. great expression of the angry words and how it affects everyone around them...good luck in the contest.. my entry is Words of Wisdom... a Happy New Year toot to u and yours from all of us with luv..