Now

Now that everything is gone.
Now that I have nothing left.

Now that I've been damaged.

Now that i feel defeated.

Now that I finally gave up. 

Now that I have no where to go.

Now after you made sure I had nothing.

Now that you made sure I had no one.

Now after you have destroyed everything I worked hard for. 

Now you want to start your life and leave me on the streets. 

Now I finally hear excitement in your voice about the future.

Now, just like before, I will have to shove these resentments down deep again.

Now I must keep my mouth shut and wish you the best.

Now I've learned that is how a mother truly loves.

  Lori Mack

    9/25/2022