Laura Leiser Poet Rhyme

Let Him Go

Her strong apron strings
have a hold over him, 
Suffocating his soul
Controlling and grim.

"Let him go", I cry out 
This young man in his prime  
Is responsible, reliable
And ready to shine.

Her face wan and drawn
With anxiety
Is driven by fears
Plaguing her constantly.

She keeps him close 
He struggles from her grip
Frustrated and confused 
Heart is torn, nothing fits.
    
His meals and his laundry 
She does every day
He's thirty years old
Not in seventh grade.

He's got a good job
She doesn't charge rent
He's trapped, must break free
Before life is spent.

Written on 2015

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Connie Marcum Wong January 18, 2015 at 10:42 PM Laura, I know of two men, close to me who finally broke free. Problem is, they were never close to their mothers again. I believe because they feared she would try to rope them in again. It is sad when a parent doesn't encourage their child to leave the nest and fly. It is self serving and fear based. Your excellent poem conveys this beautifully. Good luck to this youngman. Very nice to meet you Laura.#7 Laura Leiser January 18, 2015 at 11:28 PM Thanks very much for your comments, Connie. I do pray me neighbor's son will finally break free.

Sandra Haight January 18, 2015 at 10:21 AM I really like your poem, Laura. You say so much in just a few well-chosen words. I know of a few situations your poem speaks about. Sandra Laura Leiser January 18, 2015 at 2:38 PM Thanks for your comment, Sandra. Unfortunately, this situation is true of a neighbor who's son is very sweet and watches our dogs when we are gone, but he is being hindered from "leaving the nest" right now. Hope it changes for him soon!

Anthony Beesley January 16, 2015 at 7:58 PM Reminds me of a dream where my mother was trying to sew me into the attic Laura Leiser January 16, 2015 at 9:03 PM Lol! That's a good one! :)

Nette Onclaud January 16, 2015 at 9:58 AM a riveting message on co-dependence... beautifully scribed, ML.. huggs Laura Leiser January 16, 2015 at 11:49 AM Thank you for commenting, Nette. I appreciate it!