MY OH MOTHER!

my oh mother,

how savory is your anger

in righteous meal you gorge yourself?

my oh mother,

how warm is your coat of arms

that slather your words like sharpened blade?

my oh mother,

how tight is the chain

you've wrapped around the non-believers?

my oh mother,

is the absence so fond 

you feel comfort in your chaos?

my oh mother,

how angry will you be 

to know i chose another way?

Reviews

[Ayesha Faiz]

This poem is powerful and emotional. It shows a deep, intense relationship with the mother... full of anger, control, and confusion. The questions are strong and meaningful, and the words paint a clear picture of struggle and independence. Really well written and thought-provoking.