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But Mom!

I’d like to say that I have never played out this scene with my mom, but it wouldn’t be true. I will say I have never seen her toss her hair in a Mrs. Brady way or stop at a single word when making a point. Mother passed away last month. When I have sifted through the regrets, confusion and emotions, I will write something better for her. Right now the wound is too raw.





But Mom





You stood there,


at the top of the stairs


and with a toss of your hair


as you destroyed my world


with a single word.





”No!”





Said with a mixture of


firmness and exasperation


arms folded across your chest,


you said it again.





“No!”





With kindness now


as if you could see the damage


you had done








“No!”


         “But Mom


you’ve destroyed my life!”








Lani