I've lost it somewhere.
In the last few days
all the worth I owned
has been misplaced.
Could it be hidden
behind the angry look
in your eyes?
Or perhaps
the daily stuggle
of children's wills
questioning every decision
stole it away.
I don't know where
my worth has gone;
I only know
I want it back
so I can feel whole again.
copyright July 20, 2005
C.H. Wood
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As a mother, I feel the pain in this, and I can only imagine what you're going through with (basically) raising your own grandchildren. Well written, you're so good at free verse.
