Something’s
got to give,
mommy.

I can’t keep
inside you,
mommy.

I can’t be
eating your food
mommy.

I can’t be
breathing your breath
mommy.

Somethings
got to give,
mommy.

 

Jason Wright is the editor and founder of Oddball Magazine. His column appears weekly. His third book, Train of Thought 2: Almost Home is available now at the Oddball Book Store.