Childhood Problems
Hello tree
Can you see me?
I’m standing right in front of you
I’m very scared and very blue
I ran away from home you see
Really don’t know what’ll become of me
I’m standing here, the lake behind me
If I slip I’ll wrap my arms around thee
I don’t know what I’m going to do
I wish I could live here with you
My mother died and dad remarried
My life has become harried
I really don’t want her in our lives
She’s always hitting me on my behind
Why did my mother have to go
I truly, truly miss her so
A thought just came to me
I’ll go to my grandmother and I’ll see
If she and I can live happily
Thank you, Mr. Tree
I’m so glad you listened to me
I feel much better now, so I’ll let you be
©Susan Zutautas 2019
This poem was written for What Do You See.