Surreal
A water main broke, flooding a dream yard.
It was an emergency that my unconscious brain couldn’t
fathom, except as a reason to call my mom.
She was unavailable in all the ways she was
always unavailable: scattered, unfocused,
unable to see me as anyone other than a mixed-up teenager.
I gave up on her, in all the ways I learned to give up on
her.
I turned an oily gear and shut down the main, even as I
kept listening to the thin, strange strands of her voice.
Dear Vivian,
ReplyDeleteYour poem gives us something to ponder about. A reflecion of feelings in our dreams. Well written piece.
Best wishes,
Inge
Dear Vivian,
ReplyDeleteWhat a joy to see you already have a comment on the realities of life. So many people wait for their parents to act different, hoping they will see a glimmer of love. I hope each person moves closer to the center as one can't replace parents. I have been blessed with mine.
Best wishes,
Karen
Vivian,
ReplyDeleteGreat poem. I enjoyed it!
Your new friend,
David Fox
Strong and passionate poem, Vivian. I enjoyed reading it. Continued blessing to you!
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www.creativeinspirationspp.blogspot.com
love this powerful one
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your work, welcome to Whispers.
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