Sunday, May 15, 2022

It Really Does Matter


 Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

It Really Does Matter


Another Mother's Day

has come and gone

no word from the two I've born

no text, no call

no card or bouquet at all

makes me sad

and tears do fall

they are better than this

they really are

but without a man to mentor

they've failed the biggest test of all

The man, my husband

once yelled

 when asked why?

"Don't look at me. You're not my mother."

then the tears did fall

each year the pain does lessen

from this sharp arrow to the heart

someday

maybe anon

they'll truly understand

and be better champions

to the little ones

and the women that make them

men.

 

Yolanda Renee © 2022

5 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

Heartfelt hugs and oceans of caring are flowing your way. You definitely deserve much better than this - and I hope that they do learn and grow.

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Yolanda - I can certainly feel your pain and distress this lack of thought and/or consideration causes you ... with thoughts - and all the best - Hilary

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

How terrible. So sorry. Their loss.

L. Diane Wolfe said...

That is so heartbreaking.

Elizabeth Seckman said...

That's pretty crummy. Some men need some butt kicks, starting with their role model.