ma ma
by KJ Hays
your voice sounds as soft
as my mother’s was when
her soft womb dampened
all of the coarse weariness
pressing on her heavy lips.
god i wish you’d come over
& read me bedtime stories.
your voice sounds as soft as
my mother’s was when her
soft womb dampened all of
the coarse wiriness pressing
on her heavy crimson mouth.
god i wish you would look at
me with that o can you please
say mommy look in your eyes.
i promise not to cry if you do…