Mama's Eyes
Remember when you were a kid
and you wish you'd gone and hid?
Mom gave you that look
from the corner of her eye
that said
you'd been caught in a lie.
With just one look
that's all it took
and you begin to cry.
With the narrowing of her eyes
that filled you with dread
making you wish that you were dead.
Then the look straigght down the nose
as her head rose
told you
in the story you're telling
you'd gone too far
and thought it
just a little bizarre.
How about when you were about to do wrong.
Something you know your not to do
With her head down
she'd look up at you
and her eyes would say.
I wouldn't do that if I were you..
Then there's that look
when you've done it anyway
and your're on the run
for it did say.
Now your're all done
and by the seat of your pants you'll pay.
The look I love most is the one
that came at the end of the day.
When she tucks you in bed
and kisses your head
her look would always say.
I love you child.
Not just for today
but always.
OOPS I forgot the eyes in the back of her head.
Copyright © Terry L. Allen | Year Posted 2012
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