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Where’s dad?

Mums crying, quick the fish are biting. Postpartum thoughts.

By Muma JoJoPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Dad fishing

I see. No support. No rapour.

Emotionally exhausted.

Tired mother. Unsupported. Is what I see.

He sees. Nagging. Annoying. Incompetence.

I see. Broken. pain. Tears.

He’s sees . Manipulation. Frustration. Aggression.

I see family portraits. Where’s dad?

He sees the end of an empty line. Feeding fish is where he’s at.

Not here with us. Drowning his fears in beer and bait. Maybe he will remember his fate.

Patiently waiting for dad to come home.

So mum might be able to have a break.

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About the Creator

Muma JoJo

Poems from a deranged, sleep deprived muma. Trying to make sense of a world that seems to be falling through my fingers.

(Expressing thoughts in moments of dispair, it’s not always roses)

P.S I’m loving being a mum, I’m completely ok!

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  • Esala Gunathilake2 years ago

    Nice revealing of thoughts!

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