Literature
Mother
Grief, fear, pain
is what I feel inside me.
Grieving for my mother and her missing presence.
The house feels deserted and cold without her warm smile.
Her twinkling eyes bringing warmthand happiness into everyone's hearts.
Her musical laugh that made everyone want to join in on the fun.
Fear of the outside world lives deep within my soul.
Afraid because what might happen to me,
just like what had happened to my mother.
My world of joy, once so clear and safe,
now felt murky and dangerous.
I can never again listen to her opinions, her words of advice
that directed me on the right path.
Overwhelming me, tormenting me each day,
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