I wrote this some time in the 1990s.


Parent/child 2

I remember
Days long ago:
Your arms,
Comforting, warm,
Holding me close.

Motherly words
And smiling eyes
Clear and blue
Warmed away
Childish tears.

Years have passed:
Your frail body
Filled with pain
Trembles with cold
And apprehension.

Now your tears
Mingle with mine:
You, the child,
I, the parent,
Holding you close.




Poetry by Marie Cadavieco The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2019-07-25 at 09:54

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Sameen The PoetBay support member heart!
Ooooh. Role reversal?
2019-07-26



Very moving poem, Marie. Thank you for posting it.
2019-07-26



It's a very difficult transition. Much love to you. X
2019-07-26


MetaPoetics The PoetBay support member heart!
Poignant. This is such a beautiful work.
2019-07-25



so sad and powerful...
thank you for sharing!
2019-07-25


jim The PoetBay support member heart!
I cannot express how much this means to me. I'll let my poem speak for itself.
2019-07-25