Late

Back home again.
Hairbrush in hand I pause,
Mid-brushstroke,
To observe
A framed photograph
Of a laughing baby
On my bedroom wall.

In those same blue eyes
Today
I created tears of
Frustration
Confusion
Anger
Pain.

Small boy at the school gate,
I made the laughing baby in you
Die
A little bit more today.

***

*Words and photograph by Joy Goodenough

3 Responses to “Late”

1. Ivan says:

   November 24, 2009 at 9:10 pm

   Hello,
   Where are you from? Is it a secret?
   Ivan
2. Nayes says:

   November 25, 2009 at 6:45 am

   Depends on who you’re asking…
3. Meggin Murphy says:

   November 27, 2009 at 8:52 pm

   what a stunning picture