Monday, June 28, 2021

Of Guilt and Guidance

I.

It's a wonder at old age
dad still shows you
how to extinguish a fire.

When flames went off
the stove tonight
you stood frozen.

Because guilt
is a house
burning in silence.

II.
The day mom slipped
and hit her face on the floor

was the day guilt became
an elderly woman by the door

asking for attention
and a cold glass of water.