Mama's Tears
When Steffie died,
She lived on
as tears on Mama's cheeks.
The bright colored dresses
with delicate lace
and the dolls with button eyes
were put away
But, still Mama cried.
Why is death?
she asked me,
And I tried to remove the tears,
But like hot metal
They were molded to her cheeks.
I couldn't answer her question
And I cried too
Because I didn't know.
Copyright © Shelbia Chandler | Year Posted 2008
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