In Charge
Rachel Tan
Roaring drums screaming cymbals Clutter my head like homework. A maze parades a haze frustrates My game of hide and seek. Retreat into a ball of ice And I am left forlorn. I shut my eyes. I see father, On pointless race of life Like me. Life giggles I only watch. Dad stumbles I only watch. Suddenly, I wake up Legs flying'ward convulsing life Now, I'm in charge! But his scorn blocks my path Desert plains increasing Despite eyes unseeing. Ever further is. I do not reach I miss. Years later My left cackles darkness Right sweet, poisoned beginning. Straddling forbidden boundary Relishing In crystal clarity It is time Choice is mine Now, I'm in charge! My fate lay In my shaking, joyful palms But someone Ripped it from my arms As policemen came running. Dad's ghost Looked stunning. Said: "Now, I am in charge." ©Rachel Tan, 30 Nov 2018. Insta: @singingstories35 https://www.instagram.com/singingstories35/
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