Abrupt Exorcism Poem by Cheryl L. DaytecYañgot

Abrupt Exorcism



I am a five year old girl again. Suddenly,

the heavens snivel, their cold tears
descending as a deluge on earth. A
flash of light appears on the sky and
glints for a moment like a writing on
the wall as if a portent of more disaster
in line. The heavens wail with a clank
so strident, I have to cover my ears.
My two year-old brother is frightened
and he cleaves to me as if I could shelter
him from the wrath of the heavens when
I could not conquer the fear that seems

to shrive me of my spirit. My brothers
and I sit by the window overlooking the
entrance to our quiet home, impetuously
awaiting the appearance of Mama’s petite
frame. Apprehensive, Ricky asks, “Do
you think Mama was swallowed by the
waters? Will she come home? ” And I see
Mama’s body being swept away by a surge
of rain to a place I have never seen and no
one will ever find. I shudder at the thought
and we pray to Jesus as Mama taught us.

As our hopes are about to be extinguished
as a candle blown by the wind, we see
Mama’s figure approach the entrance to
our home, an umbrella in one hand
and her school work bag on the other

Abruptly, we forget we were so afraid.

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Cheryl L. DaytecYañgot

Cheryl L. DaytecYañgot

Baguio City, Philippines
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