Ties That Tether

by Jane Igharo

Let go of the life you’ve planned and accept the life that’s waiting for you.

Thought I would forgive you and fall back into your arms like some damsel with no damn sense?”

How about you hold my hand and don’t let go until we step out of that house. I’ll be your support, and you’ll be mine.

That was me speaking for you because apparently, you forgot you have thoughts and desires separate from Mom’s.”

The years he did not have will be added to your lives as inheritance. Untimely death is not your portion.

Maybe it’s time you show this part of yourself to your mother. Maybe it’s time she sees the daughter who has been hiding from her.