EDORE

Mama hasn’t been herself lately I can tell.
the person sitting on the stool in the backyard overlooking our vegetable garden isn’t the woman that would smack me for even merely breathing!
I think the vegetables notice it too!
this Mama’s recent behavior, her aura even because they are withering away slowly! Turning into the gloomy color of a northern sunset.
it’s that time of the year Again Edore!
and all I remember of you is how selfish you were!
taking your life wasn’t enough for you!
Now you are back to take Mama.
I don’t think
This shadow in our backyard is ever going to return
from whatever dark place it has ventured into this time
so I am going to play a watching game.
Between Mama and the Vegetables
who dies first?
I’m placing my bet on Mama.