Blood is thicker than water
That's what they taught her
But the blood of the covenant is thicker
Her thoughts on life flicker

She couldn't care less what they whisper
It won't change her mind, it won't effect her
But here's the kicker
Thoughts of suicide are always with her

Curiosity killed the cat
She thinks too much of that
But here's a matter of fact
Satisfaction brought her back

Blind as a bat she feels
With a hope she never reveals
But lets not forget
All the things she hides with deep regret

Gild the lily
So, she tells herself to do this truly
But her thoughts they rig
For how can she justify putting lipstick on a pig?

No rest for the wicked
This is not the life she picked
But even with the promise of grace
She knows no peace

She's hidden from view
Even from you
But well behaved women rarely make history
So she'll remain a mystery

One must consider the final result
So, when she leaves it's not your fault
But on brighter thoughts she leans
Because the end justifies the means

MOTHERS

MAGICALLY gifted
OBVIOUSLY ultimate
TEACHERS for a lifetime
HELPFUL always
ENERGETIC spiritually
REMEMBERED forever
SAINTS as blessings on Earth.  Guardian Angels with our Heavenly father.  Those wings will fly and protect us.

FATHERS

FABULOUS creations
ADMIRED dearly
TREMENDOUSLY appreciated
HIGHLY distinguished
EMPHASIZED as Golden reminders
RESPECTFULLY acknowledged
SO many times when my mother said no, my father had a different answer.  

The home I grew up in was filled with happiness and love.  That's what I'll always remember.  I dedicate this poem to Herbert Frank Stenberg and Ann Mary Stenberg, my parents.

Deborrah Ann Stenberg
www.deborrahann-stenberg.artistwebsites.com

and I have to wonder
If you meant
What you said
Or if they were just
hickeys
Sweet at first
But made to leave bruises

you're the lost and I'm the sin
you're gonna do me again and again
like a long, dark night I'll slowly descend
I am your death I am your end