Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Yeah Write Garbleblaster: Say Something, Anything

Pink netted tutus,

Prom dresses, 

and sneaky boyfriends

passed before her.

School Halloween parties,

track meets,

and blatantly blown curfews

became invisible memories.

Statuesquely she sat in the same chair,

never moving, looking up, or uttering 

anything

except

“Darling, fill my wine.”



25 comments:

TMWHickman said...

Whoa! Not Mother of the Year, I gather.

Unknown said...

Oh dear. That is sad.

Anonymous said...

Oh boy, that did break my heart. Good one, Gina.

Kir said...

That kind of omission and blatant ignorance of childhood hints at a loss no One should have to endure. Beautiful write, sad heart.

Anonymous said...

Ouch! Your writing stabs my heart. Good one, though. :-)

Kinley Dane said...

I really liked this (even though it's a tragedy). You had some great word choices, and I loved the rhythm.

Gina said...

Yep! Some deep rooted problems. I clearly remember My friend making dinner for her dad and sister at a very young age.

Gina said...

It is. I understand more about the situation now, as an adult.

Gina said...

Thanks, Jo-Anne!

Gina said...

It was a sad situation, Today, it is much better but there is no replacing or repairing that time. My childhood friend, whose mother this is about, is a different woman now and I am happy for them.

In my life...I am with my mom now on vacation. Two different worlds!

Gina said...

Yikes! Thanks, wizard word!!!

Gina said...

I appreciate the positive feedback Kinley!

Gina said...

It breaks mine too! It's a callous situation when parents put tier children in those places.

Uma said...

Ouch! I hope she had a good reason for her attitude...

Stacie said...

Yikes. You know I love my wine but to nurse it instead of raising your kids. Painful image, all the more so because this is reality for some, like your friend.

Anonymous said...

Powerful. All those visuals just washing over her in a drunken haze. This is excellent. (Now where is MY wine...?)

Kristin said...

Really great characterization!

Anonymous said...

Sad how addiction can make some people indifferent to the beauty of life and of their children growing up. You don't say addiction; this might be a one time thing. But I don't think so.

Gina said...

She wasn't happy in her marriage. No excuse!

Gina said...

I remember my friend, from an early age, making dinner for her dad and sister. In high school, we'd go there because we could get away with anything! I love my wine too but...

Gina said...

I didn't have large enough word count to write that she sat in that chair and read. Occasionally, I would sit down with her and ask about the book. She was always reading the latest best seller. I enjoyed that part.

Gina said...

Thank you, Kristin!

Gina said...

She was very much an alchohlic.

About Last Weekend said...

Love the juxtoposition of the pink pink and the last line!

Gina said...

Thank you, Jody! I liked that too.