Trauma Momma
This world is drama…Momma
The way this world sees me
Crazy, am I going…Momma?
They think I’m being lazy…
They don’t see me…Momma
I do my best everyday…
That’s how you raised me…Momma
But they don’t see my pain…
Guilt and Shame
I can’t give my day-to-day
One name
I can’t tell you how alone I feel…
On Sunny days
And when it rains
Know this is real
Valid and True
Yet somehow sensational
They love to applaud how we do
Regardless, we always knew
They will never fully see
What we go through
But I see your trauma…Momma
Cuz it’s generational
Not illogical
Not a curse
Not irrational
Nor a mystery
A victim, we do not play
It’s in our people’s
American history
Systemically designed
Carefully crafted with love
Stories passed down
Through centuries of pain
But still denied
By the dominant domain
No matter what I do,
I do for you
No matter our disputes
Always know my love is true
I know you got trauma, Momma
And I can’t blame you
With how the world sees us
Truth must be Me and You
We’re not on one accord
Misunderstandings and reprimands
Are luxuries we can’t afford
Though your love is ever-present
Your pain remains hidden
Exploration must be done
To self-discover where we fit in
Acknowledging this pain
Comes with irritation
A thorn in your side
Causing deep indignation
Though I pry
I hope that it’s clear
Seeking understanding is brave
But swallowing pain
Slows change and brings fear
I respect and admire you
Because of this, I can’t ignore
You got trauma…Momma
A treasure that must be explored
As your son, It’s my duty
To protect and reveal
To love and admire
To adore and appeal
I see your trauma… Momma
That’s why I do
What I do
No Matter What
Always know
I love All of You