Dave Cox Poet Sonnet

Mother

You made me and that’s all you did
No secret, never wanted another Kid
I arrived in the world, a huge mistake 
Survived the action you wanted to take

I now remember you never said no
Couldn’t be bothered just let me go
when I was physically, mentally hurt
Never a cuddle, smile, voice always curt

I bewildered you, stunned you as I grew
Never told, but some secrets I just knew
At fourteen, you were useless and obsolete
Out grown you, stood on my own two feet

You pushed me into isolation, self-reliance
I showed you a child’s independent defiance
And when I left, you craved, love’s forgiveness
You phoned me once and vented your distress

I felt nothing when your life ended, no tears shed
Our relationship remained as alive, as when dead.

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Dave Cox June 29, 2022 at 6:55 PM I was told by my sisters how much she disliked boys. Though she was never cruel in any way, I just knew. By fourteen I was independent. Thanks for reading and my shared empathy. Dave

Diane Perna June 29, 2022 at 3:54 PM I can totally relate to this poem. My mother too, not so good, not present, never during my life there for me but when she died I understood her better, she was in terrible pain too. Take care. Dave Cox June 29, 2022 at 7:24 PM I was told by my sisters how much she disliked boys. Though she was never cruel in any way, I just knew. By fourteen I was independent. Thanks for reading and my shared empathy. Dave

Silent One November 7, 2020 at 6:54 AM Sorry to hear about your strained relationship with your mother... The sonnet is great in context