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Forgive Me Jesus (for Bobby)

Posted by Richard L. Prov... on December 14, 2011 - 23:23
from the ABC set POETRY - A Passage of Motion 2

Banging on the outside door
‘cause dad won’t let her in
momma’s drunk again. Bring
me an egg sandwich she cries
and the boy does. And a cup
of coffee to chase away the vapours
she cries. And she cries.
Dear momma don’t cry.
And she pulls back on that
sandwich and drinks her coffee.

And cries out thank you Bobby.
And forgive me Jesus she shouts.
Forgive me Jesus.
Now we play checkers and
sing hillbilly songs together.

© 2011 Richard L. Provencher
Website: www.wsprog.com/rp/

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Comments

Stan | December 14, 2011 - 23:32

Very, very good. It's such a gift to encapsulate so much in so few words. There's a pang of recognition here for me, too.

Richard L. Prov... | December 15, 2011 - 00:42

Thank you, Stan. A very kind comment. Writing is really fun, eh? RichardLP

seashore | December 15, 2011 - 09:54

Wonderful

skinner_jennifer | December 15, 2011 - 09:55

Hi Richard,

You have managed to capture a moment in time,
between the Mother and child.

A very poignant piece of writing, that I can
understand so well.

Jenny.

Richard L. Prov... | December 15, 2011 - 12:59

Merci bien, Seashore. Childhood and memories, eh? Richard LP

Richard L. Prov... | December 15, 2011 - 13:03

Jenny, your encouragement is always so welcome. Catching that thread of meaning is the challenge of writing, which I enjoy so immensely. Merry Christmas from Esther and I.