maria goodison Biography

I walked past your flat today and almost knocked on the door.
I thought I heard your voice and hoped to turn to see your face.
I almost called you on the phone,
then remembered you would not pick up at all.
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Mother said I have to let things go
and call you father, daddy or dad.
The anger swells within me so
at having to think your the one
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She sits as the sadness fill the room,
unable to stop the tears that haunt her so.
She stays still and hopes
that no one will come ask her how she feels.
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You must take me for a fool,
if you think I do not know.
To think that I would never find out.
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Play a song for me
so I can enjoy dancing free.
Open the door so I can breathe
and make the bread to eat.
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