Tell Me.... Poem by Catherine Inscore

Tell me
What happened to the child?
The baby who suckled—who cooed
My tender one, so warm and loving

What broke you down?
Made you brittle and bruised
Who took the wonder out of your eyes?
Was it me?

I’m sorry, my son but life got in the way
It made be breakable too
Something ripped me in pieces
And tossed me to the street

Like a ran over coyote
Ragged and bleeding
Left to dry and bake in the sun
To blow away in the wind

Resurrection was the key
It brought my soul back
The depths of hell had its hold
So tight—

Fight for yourself my child
Rage has its benefits too!
It needs to be utilized for good
However,


So with all you have
The love that used to sparkle
The dreams that rested on your pillow
The warmth I know is in there—deep

Find it—search long and hard
Sometimes, I can still see
The little boy
My child, don’t let the world steel you