Mother and Child
This was written after reading another's poem on this site.
It just grabbed hold of me and well, I had to do something, so here it is.
Those dreams that he promised
Have gone up in smoke
She loved him and surrendered
Now he thinks she’s a joke
The job down at the diner
Helps out a little it seems
But it’s not what she hoped for
While searching for that dream
Panic sets in
What should she do?
No period this month
And all the other signs are true
He wants to know her problem
As he roughly has his way
So she spit it all out
Before she thinks what else to say
He’s no longer here with her
Witch doesn’t seem fair
Cause the job down at the diner
Well it’s up in the air
Seems that times are hard
And someone has to go
Since she’s low on the totem pole
It’s goodbye Cotton Eye Joe
She’s hustling the streets
And bringing in some cash
But it’s not adding up
Just a small little stash
And the land lord is threatening
And no money for the room
So she’s just getting swept out
With another worn out broom
Now it’s cold weather and rags
But the baby finally arrived
And now she must find food
To keep the little one alive
But who needs a worker
With a newborn by her side
It’s so long, see ya later
Take off and let it slide
She’s trying her best
But Mother Nature rebels
She’s throwing sleet and ice
Which is really mortal hell
The woman and child
Seek cover to live
But the cover in winter
Is very stingy to give
She finds a small shelter
In a rotted out tree
And places in the bundle
And gets down on her knees
She prays to God above
Will You listen she cries?
As the howling wind are relentless
On her and the child
She then falls to the ground
Exhausted and beat
No strength to gather herself
And get back to her feet
She finally pulls up
But the night has passed her by
And when she checks the cavity
She lets out a cry
Little Liza didn’t make it
She blames God for her pain
But she knows it was hers
As the ice turns to rain
Copyright © Will Karry | Year Posted 2014
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