Thank You Mommy

My relationship with my mom from when we moved from California to Tennessee and onward.

Mommy, where are we going?

Why have I been uprooted?

What happened to my friends?

Where is Daddy?

Mommy, why are you crying?

Is it because you are doing your best,

But you still have three little girls, 

Crying in the backseat because they are hungry?

Mommy, who is that?

Your unbalanced friend behind the wheel,

So you can get some rest.

The sooner we get there, 

The sooner you can get a job,

And we can move out of this van.

Mommy, what is this place?

There are bugs in the bath.

The blankets have dust on them.

Mommy, are we home?

I wonder this at every place we sleep.

Will our neighbors always be this loud?

Where is my teddy bear?

Mommy, is this my school?

What if they don't like me?

I am one of the only white kids here.

Mommy, why did they push me?

Mommy, where is Daddy?

Mommy, are you sleeping?

Mommy, I'm sorry I woke you up.

Mommy, I need help with my homework

Mommy, who is that man?

You say we are going to live with him now?

Mommy, he is nice!

Mommy, he has fun stuff at his house.

Mommy, are we rich?

Mommy, you're having a baby!?

Mommy, you bared his child.

Mom, he should be nicer to you.

It's okay, Mom, while you two scream,

I have my little brother in my room.

We are playing trucks and airplanes.

Mom, theres this boy.

I think I love him.

He is so nice.

Mom, he yelled at me.

He threw me up against the wall.

He did things to me that I'll never admit to.

Mom, we are free.

Mom, look at you1

You are standing on your own!

Mom, for once everything is right!

Mom, I got drunk last night.

I dabbled in some weed, coke, and acid.

Mom, I'm a full blown drug addict.

I'm going to go away for a while.

Mom, I'm scared to be alone.

Mom, I've never been alone.

I've never been without you.

Mom, its been a month since I have seen your face.

I'm sober now and it feels great!!

You met a new man and are married.

Mom, is he good to you?

He's better than ever.

More of a father to my little brother than his real dad.

Mom, when i was little, I know we were poor.

We slept in one room.

I know it was just you.

I know you did everything to ensure our survival.

Mom, I met a man.

Mom, he is really really good.

Mom, we are in love.

Mom, it's going to be a boy

Mom, I want to be like you. 

Stood the test of time

You are so strong. 

Mom, he's starting school.

Mom, are you okay?

Mom, please don't go

I'm not ready

You're supposed to live forever

Mommy, I love you.

Mommy?.....

Author's Note

This really isnt meant to be reviewed. I didnt follow a scheme or pattern and it's pretty long. Kinda cheesy. But, I did tear up writing it. It is a dedication to my mom (who is not dead) for ALL the things she went through. My dad leaving her, her abusive relationships, having to send me to rehab, then finally everything got good. She is married to an amazing man adn has eleven grandchildren, from my five older siblings

Reviews

[Traci]

Not cheesy at all, Ashlyn. Poetry that follows no structure, but written from the heart and soul is true art. This is such a lovely dedication, a beautiful piece that gives tribute to two strong woman who have endure much hardship together. The true beauty in this piece is the deep understanding and love you have for your mom. Much love and happiness to you both.

[Angierosey]

And, I love you too. Mom, Momma, Mommy, Ma, Madre

[Angierosey]

We truly are Gypsy's at heart my dear. I loved this and it does not make me sad. It makes me proud that we both made it to where we are today...

Love mOm

[Kera219]

This is very amazing you are so talented and i love how deep it is

[Inject Positivity]

Ashlyn, this may not be writing of structural pattern or poetic beauty but trust me my frnd, this poem can be felt by the reader, there is an innocent feel in your words that digs deep into my heart and makes me think of the hardships your mom and you went through, the questions you asked your mom in the poem, helps me imagine a girl who is still unaware of the situation that she's been going through... I know I may not understand the things you and your mom went through but I can truly feel the love you have for your mom... I have felt in my heart... Well done frnd, may God bless you and your mom with all the happiness...

Dhiman))

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Not cheesy, but very emotional. N.