Sweet Lies

This poem was prompted by ‘Mother’ written by EntangleDesigns.

Fairy tales

maternal influence

dies

leaving sullen daughter

for blighted step-mother to abuse.

What if

step-mother is not needed

abuse rains down

from one who is suppose to love

to teach

to protect

is the one who is cruel

who shatters innocence

secret demands.

Scarlet scars

ribboned

thin white slices

hidden

tears squalled

bitten lip

never give in

never give satisfaction.

Today

this day

to celebrate

embracing

celebrated cheer

mother

I could not hate more.

You broke me

you sold me

you stole my childhood dear

why ever did you become a mom

when you despised me so much?

©May 10/20

Picture is mine