Mama Guilt

A burden, a pack,

heavy on the shoulders, a weight that presses us down

We've been taught since childhood to care what others think,

And so we forget our own needs, our wants, we run around

crazy

So busy doing what we think needs to be done,

We forget about resting, loving, living

which adds to the guilt of not doing what you want

because you need to do for others

The children get brushed aside

in the attempts at cleaning, doing

which adds to the guilt of not doing what you need

Either way you're screwed

There is no balance when you're being pulled, and pushed and told

a realm of chaos

echos

and your heart breaks with guilt.