Look At Me

 

I must have done it
we all did
ran and jumped into the pool
shouting Mom, Mom, look at me.

I can still feel it
eyes burning
skin dry from chlorine and sun
fun under her watchful eye.

Today I whisper quietly
feeling ancient tears
behind dry eyes
Mom, Mom, look at me.

~ Robin J. Phillips March 1, 2020

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