lunch conversation

i had lunch with my mom on her only day off
until today
i never understood why she rarely said no to her kids
i know it’s the wrong way to look at it
since i came to this country to work
but for a long time
i believed
i abandoned my children
now that we’re all together
i want to make it up to you guys
that’s why i give you guys everything
my children is my life
tears form in unison
i sit silent
wishing i could soothe her pain
i want to be the one to tell her
your job is done
live peacefully Ma
i got you
don’t worry bout your baby boy
instead
i sit silent
and listen
my children is my life

© pathanapong pathanadilok 2008