"Mom"?

By OptimisticPessimist

"Mother". "Mom". "Madre".
That....disgusting word.
It does not simply involve a women and
Her child.

Love. Wisdom. Caring.
These are required.
Not optional.

Dealing with your shit.
You hand me a
Fleshy platter.
Forcefully.
Abusefully.

Hate-filled words sent flying,
With spittle.
From voice chords
To ear drums.

                                                 "You are a mistake."

"I know."

Welcome.
to my
childhood.

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Copyright 2012 OptimisticPessimist
Published on Thursday, January 5, 2012.     Filed under: "Abuse" and "Poetry"

Author's Note:

wooo depressive moments to start the day off with...*sigh*
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  • poe_lover28 On Wednesday, June 12, 2013, poe_lover28 (163)By person wrote:

    I understand your pain with your mother. Though I am not "the mistake" I am "the embarressment"

  • A former member wrote: Loved this...so sad...be strong.

  • A former member wrote: You have a quick wit about you. Awesome.

  • A former member wrote: depressingly honest... it's beautiful. i'm sorry about your mum :/

  • The_Broken_Fox_2112 On Thursday, January 5, 2012, The_Broken_Fox_2112 (70)By person wrote:

    This is how I feel about mothers. I never had one, and my last encounter with my biological was less than a happy one. Thank you for posting, it's not an easy topic.

  • A former member wrote: Lol. Love the sarcasm.

  • OptimisticPessimist On Thursday, January 5, 2012, OptimisticPessimist (29)By person wrote:

    I'm more like her than i know...

  • A former member wrote: No you're not. I know you're not... you have a heart... she is hollow... hence my poem Hollow Hearts. She, believe it or not, was my inspiration.

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