When the kids at day care
ran up to you with their hands open
you were enough of a mother
to love them all,
and I've felt enough jealousy
to fill a lifetime.
Every time you went on a date
or left me with a babysitter
I knew that you might not
ever come back.
Painted birds in a cage.

06/08/2012

Author's Note: Even with the cage door open, we could not fly. Love you Mom.

Posted on 06/08/2012
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