The Lady In the Blue Frame

Your picture takes a lot of guff from me yet that expression never changes Although sometimes it looks like you're laughing then other times pity As in a famous painting it's hard to know what the subject is thinking Of course my interpretation will be a reflection of what I'm feeling I'm mad at you most of the time You disappointed me too Past destruction voided any apologies we attempted The offender still goes to prison whether penitent or not But Mom, I'm choosing to believe God gave me a second chance A lady I was hired to care for reminded me so much of you Willful, hilarious, brilliant, talented and distant It was you I happily showered and your sheets I changed Such a gift allowing me to look after you before your demise You and I were close the last four years of her life