Mumma -
I am cold,
where are you!?!
It is so dark here.
Shaking violently,
stumbling in the dark.
Did I do something wrong?
You called but I ran.
I was scared.
I am scared now.
I hear loud noises and voices -
they frighten me.
Where should I run?
How do I get back to you?
Your warmth -
the safety of your body.
I cry out for you,
but you don’t answer.
Please.
Here is a corner -
maybe you are around it,
maybe I will be safe with you,
if I just go ahead.
I am afraid.
Today’s special: veal
Lee Sturgis