Tears...

as the tears tripple down her cheek, 

i sit there and think.

Is the child becoming the mother?

What do i do when my mother is depressed?

Run and hide like i did when i was five?

Do i stay there and let her have like it was nothing more than a habit?

My sister just laughs it off.

My mother needs help, no one can help her.

She wont let them.

She built up a wall around her heart,

she won't even let her own child into.

So grab another bottle mommy. 

We know you want to.

Drink me out of your life.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Lusha Avatar
March 19, 2010 at 4:44 AM
Great write Maddy I feel the sadness and hurt in this...thanks for reading mine and the lovely compliment...looking forward to reading more from you....Allie
Pickett Avatar
February 18, 2010 at 8:34 AM
Excellent.... My father has Loopis and continues to drink like a sailor on leave.... I feel the pain in this one... Good work my friend....:JP]
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