Verilyn Titus

I was working with my Grandpa during summer break...
I remember him singing 'Cool Clear Water' as the tobacco we did take...
Then came lunchtime and Grandma would send for us...
There was always a good meal at this time we could trust...
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Over the years growing up we were told 'blood was thicker than water'...
Which usually meant if family, friends, neighbors were out of order..
We were to be that eye, that ear, that hand...
To build them back up in their down to help them once again stand...
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If it was all a bad dream or a nightmare...
Then why did she go to another time and place to not care..
To never return fully the same..
And still you protect her even when it was us she wanted to defame...
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Family is important all the way around...
I pray to God everyday that for my kids a normal love can be found...
Granny and Grandpa are you out there...?
Why do you hold back the love and hinder the care....?
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Among my many questions I have but one daily prayer...
That if our family is in need that I can somehow be there...
Not as the enemy but as a true friend...
To see them through life to the bitter end...
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A Mother is a woman doing a complete solo...
Why it has to be so lonely she may never know...
Always having to believe in people when the time is right...
Only to have those same parties scoff and fight...
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Only Heaven knows what you meant to me?
For while you were blind I was the one who couldn't see....
That there was more to your illness than I could alone change...
Because you chose to uproot everyone in a way to rearrange...
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Every day is the first day of the rest of my life...
Now you ask me to be your wife...
Finally we will be together at last...
Time to think about the future and let go of the past...
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The Holocaust Museum was erected in honor of the 6 million who paid the ultimate price...
In a war against Jews as well others who were made a human sacrifice...
Due to oppression and struggles of that day...
The people of this era had no say...
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Never say 'never' cause karma will find you...
When you least expect it it will show up in what you do...
A lot of people think they can change their fate...
By not adhering to 'never say never' you lock it in too late...
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Who am I? but a seed in this great garden of life?
Always growing in adversity and coping bravely through strife...
Defending my honor as well as those of you I know are true...
Who am I but a sister, daughter or friend...
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Where will you be when the thoughts hit you?
Of where did I go wrong and what I can do...?
To right this wrong you mirrored outside your heart...
That was your decision from the very start...
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I can't say enough words or give enough alone...
To change your mind or your tone... For you to give in and tell me where to start...
So I can help you know your own head and heart...
Well enough to tell the truth before it is too late...
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Where is the love in a relationship...?
It's in the time you spend together doing things and not be on the hip...
It can also be found in birthdays and special occasions...
With words of acknowledgement and shows in appreciation...
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When will you listen when I'm old and gray...?
When will you hear what I have to say?
Only that I love you and want the best for you, too..
When will you hear me am I getting through to y' all?
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When the person who gave birth to you is here no more...
Leaves you asking' What's it all for'?
If they can't stay with you and see you through your strife...
To see their Sons become Fathers and their Daughters become a wife...
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Through life's door we went with our heart...
To make a life of our own so like you we could make a new start...
Not to exclude, lessen or leave out anyone...
But rather to hear 'we're proud of you' or 'job well done'...
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Though we've shared a lot of smiles and tears...
Even will all I do to try to ease your fears...
For I too have worked night and day to keep us on top...
But yet the behaviour only gets worse and doesn't stop...
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'Baby Bird, Baby Bird why do you cry'?
Said the, Momma Bird to her baby who wouldn't fly...
Baby Bird looked at her Mother and did reply, 'All I have to offer is this stupid song'...
'Because I have this broken wing I do everything wrong'...
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Sometimes it feels like I'm walking on broken glass...
For every step I take makes my pain last...
Knowing you are out there too...
Walking on the same glass hoping it doesn't cut you...
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