Mother, looks at this flower I picked for you
Isn't it so beautiful, Such shades of violet-blue?
THOU SHALT NOT TOUCH THE FLOWER
FOR YOU ARE A MAN.

you were so dour...

Mother, look at this necklace, so shiny
Let me put it on Dad, it will look so tiny!
HERETIC! LEAVE THAT ALONE
FOR YOU ARE MY SON.

words that broke my bones...

Mother, I think I'm interested in writing poetry
But I know you wouldn't let me try
DO NOT EVEN THINK OF RHYMING
FOR YOU ARE TALTENTLESS.

okay, i'll stop my whining...

Mother, who am I and what am I to do?
For the only person to decide for me is you
YOU WILL MAKE YOUR FAMILY PROUD
FOR YOU ARE STRONG.

my silence is so loud...

Mother, I have decided to leave home
I want to try things on my own
HOW COULD YOU LEAVE ME?!
AFTER ALL I HAVE DONE FOR YOU?

it's the only way i can be free...

© D.Carlyle