Doctor Grandma

If we had

a bit more time,

what could I do?

what would I say?

Would I try to give you a warning?

You would not heed it,

would only resent it,

would tell your siblings and your kids,

“Mom is trying to stop me

from doing what I love,”

“I love what I’m doing”

“I’ve learned a lot”

“I’m always careful”

“I’m trying my best” *

There is nothing I could do

to make this better,

and yet, all that I want,

more than anything,

is just a bit more time

with you.

cfblack 4-26-26

*”I’m trying my best” was glued onto her skydiving helmet.

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