I'm an athlete.
I can throw and catch,
and run in the sun-
all shiny and bright.
And you just sleep, sleep, sleep.
Look at me, mama.
I'm a writer.
I do poetry and stories,
all pretty and pink,
and all you do is,
sleep, sleep, sleep.
Look at me, mama.
I can dance.
I'm lonely,
I'll move to France,
meet a woman, get married.
Look at the ants crawl through
the spilled red juice on
the grass; nature everywhere,
as you sleep, sleep, sleep.
Look mama,
look at me, mama!
I have children now,
all good and wise,
you're a grandma.
Why don't you wake up?
Please look at me, mama.
I'm lonely and afraid.
I'm old now, and cold,
and you still,
just
sleep, sleep, sleep...
- Author: Thomas W Case (Pseudonym) ( Offline)
- Published: August 31st, 2024 20:58
- Comment from author about the poem: Here is a link to my recently published e-book, Rise Up Collected Poems and Short Stories https://booksie.chainletter.io/i/thomaswcase888 Seedy Town Blues Collected Poems is available on Amazon.com
- Category: Unclassified
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Comments8
Good write Tom.
Erm, you're looking more like one of my brothers in your videos every day. lol.
Thank you.
Solemnly sad dearest Thomas, yet beautifully written, pulling at my heart strings 🌹
Thank you, sweet Teddy.
Wow I was very moved by your poem!
I love my mum so much and I really felt your poem in my heart! Amazing work!
They are the best. Thank you.
A very sad poem somewhat dark and reminds me of an old song. Nicely written
Thank you.
This may be the saddest thing I have ever read. My Mother passed when I was eight years old, so I know a little bit about not having her. Condolences.
Thanks, Dan.
I know it's no laughing matter, and I mean no disrespect, but I did wonder if someone was on ice.
So touching and deeply emotional
Thank you.
great stuff my friend
as always.
Thank you, my friend.
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