Mistake
Siblings
Two pictured perfect
Oh dear then came three
Mum and Dad loved each other
I am sorry but happy
They stumbled and fell with me
I had to share your room
You even had it painted
In the clinical white you have come to know
But I was just a little kid
You even had our duvets
Look like a stephen king clown horror show
I tried to stretch my arms
And inject a little artistry
My time would never really shine
I am not sure what was in our hearts
But whatever genes were injected
They're will could not reach mine
I think we all know
Something went wrong
Something along the way
But I will never hurt
Never ever, for the gift
Of being able to feel life in awe and decay
I am advertising space
For all that life
Has to shed and pour out
If it kicks me
Kisses me
Shakes me all about
I am happy to feel
Every single bruise
Every emotion cut to the very core
If a life happened
To fall upon me
When unexpected
Then the least I can do
Is it let it take from me
All it wants to explore...
Copyright © Jo Hayton | Year Posted 2009
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