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Son wakes late
In a bad mood.
Goes down the stairs
To find some food.

Parents are there.
Mum gives a smile.
Doesn't smile back.
Not worth his while.

Eats food quickly.
Gets up to go.
Hasn't bothered
To say hello.

As he walks out
Mum calls goodbye.
Adds 'I love you.'
There's no reply.

Mum leaves for work.
Gets in her car.
When she crashes
Hasn't gone far.

Ambulance comes.
It's driving fast.
Husband arrives.
Son is the last.

Sobs 'I love you.
Mum, please don't die.
Mum, I love you.'
There's no reply.