From Beyond

My mother died, and I
Knew there was no way
she could be gone.
She had been huge, towering
over my life,
Always in my thoughts, her opinions
Bigger than mine, more forceful.
She could not be dead, not so
Suddenly as to leave me
Reeling from the sudden release.
No one to rebel against,
No one
Telling me what to do,
Living through my few
Accomplishments.
She would reach me,
Control me,
Maybe inhabit me.
But then I looked at her,
Still and silent as she never was,
And knew her power was gone.
I could begin to love her.
She'd let me.
Now.

Rebecca Burke Allison



Poetry by Becca Allison
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Written on 2008-08-05 at 05:13

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Raven Nero Michaels
Strong, moving, and emotional words. I dated a girl who could easily relate to this poem, minus the death of a mother part. But still, great write, great read. Keep up the great work!
2008-08-05