Bella, Emma, Abby, Charlie, Cosette, Me and Mama - our last Mother’s Day together I watch crisscross applesauce on the green carpet. I am learning but I am not sure what. My back rests against the foot of my parents bed while Mother Mary, Jesus and Pope John Paul have balcony seats on the wall. Mom is methodical: extract hot roller, wrap hair, spray. Until her entire head is in full bloom with future curls. The bathroom is the one place she doesn’t smoke or drink her instant coffee.
I am Learning
I am Learning
I am Learning
Bella, Emma, Abby, Charlie, Cosette, Me and Mama - our last Mother’s Day together I watch crisscross applesauce on the green carpet. I am learning but I am not sure what. My back rests against the foot of my parents bed while Mother Mary, Jesus and Pope John Paul have balcony seats on the wall. Mom is methodical: extract hot roller, wrap hair, spray. Until her entire head is in full bloom with future curls. The bathroom is the one place she doesn’t smoke or drink her instant coffee.