Katie Telling Poet Rhyme

Watching From a Distance

I’m watching from a distance
As my mom loses her mind
My feet cemented to the ground,
I won’t get there in time. 
Her piercing screams and cries
Reverberate in my brain,
I fear she will hurt herself
To alleviate her pain.
I see her struggle to stand
And she spits at any help,
But when she falls down again
She blames the cards she was dealt.
I reach my arms out front
Grabbing at the air,
I just wish I could reach my mom
And tell her that I’m there.

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Darlene De Beaulieu August 8, 2019 at 6:14 PM Hello Katie Telling, You want to help your mom but you are so scared you can not move your feet. because you feel you can not reach her. She wants to help herself but she is notable.to.Have a nice day my friend.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 8, 2019 at 9:01 AM This is so sad! Powerfully, tenderly penned. Sadly, I can relate. Hugs. xomo