mommy book cento

Wrote a cento poem (collage poem) based on Briaanna’s “mommy book” <3

when my bravery was tested

to skitter and crash

into our shared wall

i fell into the grass

inside the earth

i couldn’t breathe

and i disappeared from your sight

my lips are bruised and i am bleeding

i have spent so long trying to run away

from you

when i come home

will you be mad?

because mommy i miss you

i miss crying in your bed

i miss hiding in your closet

i miss clasping my hand

in your rougher hand

can you force me to eat?

pay for my therapy?

teach me how to ride a bike,

buy me dessert in Flushing,

take me on walks between dimly lit streets

and let me apologize

while you are trying to sleep?

because mommy i need you

because mommy i love you

please don’t be mad

i have lived a shorter life and you are all i know

thank you to Briaanna for their lovely words :) the last line i took completely from their book–highly encourage you to check it out. Absolutely fabulous work and this poem would not exist without it!

Bri’s insta (where you can find their work): click here!