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Sentimentality

Never finished answering to the dead Prompt from Have You Prayed? Li-Young Lee Sit up straight Get your elbows off the table Good manners don't cost Less haste, more speed What’s the magic word? Have you tidied your room? What time do you call this? Smile! You whisper in my ear when I'm shopping You remind me to try harder You interrupt when I am thoughtless You correct my grammar You reprimand impoliteness You even follow me on a night out Like a sentimental trinket, I carry your voice Haunted by memories that chastise Forever remembering your lessons Forever remembering you. 24 May 2022

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Bill Baker

Date: 6/9/2022 7:38:00 AM

Intriguing poem, Spirit Cook, seems like a parent, probable your mother, that you are remembering. Thanks for your comments on my poetry and for following my poetry. I'm following your also, my friend. Hugs, Bill

Spirit Cook
Date: 6/21/2022 12:09:00 PM

Actually it's my late grandmothers voice that I hear. My mother's lessons were much kinder! Happy hugs Bill.