Torn

It’s as predicable as the sun rising and setting
The words of weapons passing by my tongue
Perhaps its what I see in myself 
Mirrored from my past childhood of discontentment 
Although I’ve always thought I was trying in my strangest way
To wish away the demons that plagues your thinking
You must know I didn’t purposely try to bruise your heart 
What have I done to separate our bond? 
Now we thrush away the protected layers 
Leaving the raw form there in the open 
Traumatized and bleeding  
I see now the mess I’ve made; can I mend your pain?
You’re my heart my soul my purpose for living
I bear the consequences on a daily basis 
Hidden away like a restless child with torn fingernails
I dwell in the disappointment from my Mother 
Knowing all I wanted to do was be better
I’m regretful please accept my apology
I love you! 
Mom
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Bolton Avatar
December 14, 2009 at 7:08 PM
What a moving poem -thank you for sharing
Guzzi Avatar
September 29, 2009 at 6:33 AM
so heart wrenching..did you mean to use "thrush?"perhaps "thrash"..I've written many poems about me and Mom, "Lost" and "The Maudlin Madonna"..hopefully you 2 now understand each other..BIG HUGS Light & Love
Sun Avatar
September 26, 2009 at 7:45 AM
Very nice!
Freeman Avatar
August 5, 2009 at 11:14 PM
As graceful an apology, as I've every seen, Laura, good work ,Sincerely, Moses
Duhart Avatar
June 3, 2009 at 6:30 AM
So many times mothers and daughters are a mirror of each other. Even though they war to win the battle of their rights they must agree to disagree and when all is said and done...forgive...this is love..great write.
Winter Avatar
June 1, 2009 at 5:11 AM
Aw, believe me how I know mothers and daughters go through their rough times. When all is said and done, the bond so beautiful and unconditional is always there and grows ever stronger. I feel you Laura. Deeply emotional. Love, Shar
Strand Avatar
May 31, 2009 at 11:57 PM
Best wishes with this one Laura.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
Higgins Avatar
May 31, 2009 at 11:12 AM
This is awesome poetry of sorrow and love...I can feel the pain and the need to rectify what went wrong..If you are putting this in the contest..best wishes..done really well.
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