Somebody Tell Her Christopher Robin Was Right*
I am watching my past self through the window
She keeps busy making meaning, making memories
Making improvements, making it work
Hands full, and heart, as they say, in the crowded room
She can’t see me because to her, I do not exist
To me, she is legend, a god among men, iconic
(Kris Jenner controlling the narrative
Kris Jenner letting go)
I would pound on the window if I could
I would break this glass to reach her
Somebody tell her no one is coming
Somebody tell her she can trust herself
Somebody tell her things can be hard
And better at the same time
Somebody tell her I’m waiting
Somebody tell her thank you from me.
*”Always remember you’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”
– A. A. Milne
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Though you can’t tell her, you can tell so many others who need to hear it. The power of a great poem.
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The drama in this poem is effective. I want to feel that glass breaking. I’m here for this poem.
Beautiful poem! The heart and longing were so strong. (Where’s a time machine when you need one?)
Powerful piece. The repetition builds and builds and creates an ending that feels like the result of a journey.