Mom said NO
what was I supposed to do
Mom said no
She didn't believe me
Mom said no
each time I told them
Mom said no
I tried all the ways to get you to stay
porch night calls
Mom said no
to get them to see
that you needed help-
more than leaning on me
Mom said no
Just a joke you said
that your brother would tie you to the bed
father-brother-you
I tried to speak but no one cared
if a troubled kid is in despair
a friendship bracelet
your treasured boon
our souls entwined, I abandoned you
Mom said no
that awkward pause
what could I do
as you stood by the door
sunk in yourself
as you did on the floor
Mom said no
a soft request
the crushing weight
"can I stay the night"
Mom said no
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