Shame Fed Lies

Though awake all along, She suddenly came to It was midday after all Bright sun, skies blue This feeling was strange Out of body, perhaps She remained within range Could it be a time lapse Paranoia was instant Legs heavy from shame Light sweat and mild pant She couldn't explain Where was her mind Who had she become But tapping rewind Only blistered her thumb The children were there In a state of confusion Under her care An episode, brewing She pushed them away To feed her need for silence Go out and play Mother needs rest A cold water splash To sober her skin Cheap white trash Is what she had been How could she look In their innocent eyes She felt like a crook Just shame fed lies