blind

mama
was never the same
after the sinking
of the titanic

her smiles
were always implied
and her burden
was never easy

the only time
she was close
to being herself

was when we brought her
to the sea

only then
would she perk up
and awaken

waving madly
across the water
at the hope she could
no longer see

but feel forever 
in her heart

(start)