Why Mommy

It’s not fair
Mommy
I love you so
Why are you so tired

Why are you always sick
You look so sad
I see you crying
Are you going to die

Where’s heaven
I need to talk to God
It’s not fair Mommy
I love you



AP: Honorable Mention 2020
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Wolf Avatar
March 13, 2019 at 9:57 PM
Tender tears of true torment. Plaintive and poignant, Line. A FAVE! :) gw
Krutsinger Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 5:42 AM
Tenderly done, felt strongly, Line.
Gauthier Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 8:21 AM
Thanks, Caren.
Kiser Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 12:37 AM
A painfully sad image; well penned though.
Gauthier Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 8:21 AM
Thanks, ML.
Allison Avatar
March 11, 2019 at 7:29 PM
aww line this is so heartbreaking:-( hugs jan xx
Gauthier Avatar
March 11, 2019 at 7:44 PM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Jan.
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