Mother Dear

Two am and something's gone wrong here.
It looks like I have drank all my wine, "I'm so thirsty", I can't
wait for tomorrow.
No shame, I shall drink Listerine.
Six am, this drink has me weary, I'm wasted, but my well has run dry.
To the liquor store, I walk down to the corner, I'm early and it's raining but I still wait there outside.

Mother dear, I am sorry I failed you, but your son has a thorn in his side.
When I was young you had such expectations, intentions, were not for you to cry.
Father sir, tell me why did you leave us?
A coward, man you ran off to hide.
I'm sorry sir that I never have met ya.
But if it were now, well, you surely would die.

Throughout my life I have made many wrong turns, I found my way although I cheated and lied.
I hurt someone who once told me she loved me,
and burnt the bridge as I left her behind.

The days are long as my train travels slowly,
closer, toward the end of it's line.
I made my choice and stand by my decision.
Denying remorse but with tears in my eyes.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014


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Date: 1/17/2015 11:25:00 PM
Congrats on the in Robert...huggs
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Date: 1/17/2015 8:01:00 PM
Robert, congratulations... Luv ~Linda
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Date: 1/17/2015 6:24:00 PM
Dropping back with my congrats Robert:-) Hugs Jan xx
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Date: 1/10/2015 10:49:00 PM
Robert, Congratulations on having your poem featured on Poetry Soup's Home Page. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
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Date: 12/29/2014 1:28:00 PM
- A warm welcome to the P- Soup, Robert - The year 2014 is almost over ... and I look forward to reading new poems from you in the new year 2015 - Happy New Year! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 12/28/2014 5:53:00 PM
Very deep and sad write- I would love to read more of your work Robert:-) Hugs jan xxx
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Date: 12/28/2014 8:42:00 AM
ROBERT, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy being part of the community. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over, to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST, "In The Moment" in hopes it inspires you to write again. I look forward in following you and your poetry:) Enjoy this site, and the coming New Year! From: your new poet friend@-> LINDA <-@
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Date: 12/28/2014 1:52:00 AM
wow.. conclusion blew me away.. I am intrigued.. must read some more of your pen!~Joel
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