my Mom
my Mom's favorite song is the
one by Billy Joel, the
one about a certain state of mind.
my Mom likes to polka, she
likes to pretend that
She knows how
especially when She's
sad.
my Mom comes home late
from work, apologizing
for a late dinner, for not being
there.
She doesn't realize how much She
does.
And when i leave
my Mom will shed her emotions-
She will attempt to compose herself before
She surrenders to her tears.
She will hug me once
just to hug me again
She'll pour out her pride.
She doesn't know
How Proud
i am
of Her.
This poem is about:
My family