Rest Home
by Mary Wong
Toothless, helpless, speech unintelligible
Body swaying like a leaf in gentle breeze,
Awaiting visitors who never eventuate.
Where are they? Why do they not come?
Thoughts cut like sabres.
Joy,
Wonder,
Obsessive parenting rituals.
Where are
they? Why do they not come?
She dressed them, fed them, cared for their
ills,
soothed the pain of unrequited love.
She went without,
Cared for their children whilst they had a
life.
Where are they? Why do they not come?
First love, second love, endless love.
Babies – toothless, helpless, unable to
speak
Toddlers with wobbly legs and sticky
fingers
School children excitable, demanding,
self-centred
Teens, excitable, demanding, selfish,
sullen.
Young adults bursting with dreams and
potential
Adults suddenly aware of what it is to love
–
To truly love.
Where are they? Why do they not come?
Memories,
Lessons,
Wisdom to share.
With who?
Where
are they? Why do they not come?
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