Thanks Mum.
Thanks for listening.
I really got my problems
sorted by hearing you
drag the discussion
of my troubled existence
back to you
and your 'inconveniences'.
For God sake Mum.
I know.
I've heard it all before.
The cat might be having kittens,
The neighbours are playing loud music,
The car doesn't start well in the cold mornings
Oh and wouldn't you know it
my life is falling apart around me.
Fucking hell Mum.
Just SHUT UP.
I don't give a shit about your benefits,
your DSS, your child support maintenance,
your aching jaw, your favourite soaps,
your shopping trip, your creaking freezer door,
your leaking taps, your wobbly saucepan lids,
your 'stupid', 'boring', 'crappy' day.
But you'd still like to tell me all about it.
I don't care Mum.
You wonder why I never talk at all.
You don't listen.
Author notes
grrr!!! my mum just sat me down and went into one of 'those' talks that parents have with you every once in a while. she said she was worried about me how i seem different less confident, less talkative and stuff like that. yeah i know shes only trying to be nice and i appreciate that but it really hurts me how she acts all interested but always seems to be able to turn the conversation into one big rant about her day. i've just given up talking to her.
Written March 4th, 2004
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wow... i really appreciate good poetry!! always funn and interesting to read... i liked this one alot!! Later!!
-Pyro -
wow..this is really heartfelt...and so hurtful in a sense...i feel bad that your mom doesn't listen, that's horrible...and i feel bad that you hate her for that...jeez...this was tough to read, not that my mom and i have the best relationship...but wow...
Thanks for sharing
keep up the good work
Take care
and
God bless
-Stacy- -
woow thanks everyone! i was thinking about taking this one off 'cos i thought it was too offensive towards my mum but this poem has caused such a good response! i guess people like hearing massive abusive rants about parents!
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Really loved this piece... shame we can't just say it to their face, eh? I hope things get better for you. But I always found silence, and inked notepads proves a much better existence.
This is so expressive, and deep emotions, you really do bring your viewpoint across to the reader really well... nice flow... keep it up xxx -
A hearty well done
Back to harsh reality with a loud "ow". Very there. Very emotionally expressive and true. A hearty well done. -
Jeez I'll never speak to my kids again
Kat -
Oh yes know the feeling of the stupid talks about what I'm doing with my life and it always ends up with what's wrong with her or whatever. I don't care. I'm the way I am thanks to her. Keep up the good work. -Tina (hinamcmullen)
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I like this poem, reminds me of when i was living with my mom and fighting constantly. Good job!
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