To the World by A
The world outside hears news
Which is of little use
I wanted attention,
But not like this!
Why can’t people see how it is?
Let’s make it clear–
I can’t reappear!
Gossip about me carries on
But I have gone!
I truly have gone!
© Sarah Patten
Everyday Actions by M
At times I forget
What the guards
Are meant to be
Because of how much
We get along.
But don’t get me wrong–
I’m still looking out for me!
© Sarah Patten
To Mama by T
Mama, Mama,
You won’t frown
If you only lie down.
But don’t feel forced to smile.
Please, Mama,
Lie down for a while.
© Sarah Patten
My Siblings’ Pain by O
I need Mama’s cane
When I feel my siblings’ pain
I feel their every bruise and scar
But it hurts more when they dream too far.
© Sarah Patten