Look at Me, Mama

Thomas W Case



 

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 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
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Comments8

  • orchidee

    Good write Tom.
    Erm, you're looking more like one of my brothers in your videos every day. lol.

  • Teddy.15

    Solemnly sad dearest Thomas, yet beautifully written, pulling at my heart strings 🌹

  • Neilton

    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!

    • Thomas W Case

      They are the best. Thank you.

    • sorenbarrett

      A very sad poem somewhat dark and reminds me of an old song. Nicely written

    • Dan Williams

      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.

    • 2781

      I know it's no laughing matter, and I mean no disrespect, but I did wonder if someone was on ice.

    • thinkerbell

      So touching and deeply emotional

    • aDarkerMind

      great stuff my friend

      as always.



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