Daughter To Mother

What did I ever do?
I did my best for years
Or was that a mistake too?
While I held back quiet tears
You spat each one back in bitter rue
Couldn't I have fears?
I was but a moon
When all you wanted was a sun
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Andresen Avatar
March 6, 2012 at 7:59 AM
Sad written poem Eire. Next poem come??? ceep on writhing...you are good Eire. - oxox love from Norway and Anne-Lise
Mehta Avatar
June 22, 2011 at 8:24 AM
Touchy and moving expressions, Eire
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