The End of the World
Mom can't swallow, the eggs grow cold.
We watch her thumb the napkin's fold
'til the crease is permanent, tight,
Worn. Is it new that she is old?
Maybe not. I know the strained air,
Forced shallow breathing, uncombed hair.
The dim kitchen is much too bright.
The toast burned. What can she bear?
If we wonder, worry, she could
Bear more. We worry, as we should.
Mom, eat, try, of course you're right
Not to eat, for we knew you would
Not eat when your son just killed you.
Your life means nothing. Yes, he knew
Not to do it. Permanent night
Is here. The worst thing he could do.
You can't eat. He ruined your life.
He forgot your love and your strife.
No one can understand your plight:
The ungrateful son, his new wife.
Published by Ellen Carter
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