“Poem” (A Letter to Momma)

This poem “A Letter to Momma” inspires one to remember who they once were; and realize how they have allowed life to be a trap. Furthermore, this poem is a reminder to regain your strength in the midst of adversity.

-Author: Johnnesha Butler-

Dear Momma,
Everything that glitter aint gold,
But I’m sure you know.
What once was a breath of fresh air
Is now a dictator. Prisoners in “your” own home, you and your
children.
Where is she? The Momma that doesn’t take disrespect, the one that always taught me to
speak my mind?!!! I guess we’re both lost and confused because I can’t find
Her and neither can you. I hope you have a plan B because you always taught us that as well.
The hate and embarrassment of who you’ve become is perposterous. We humans have
backbones and use them to stand firm. I guess yours has decayed over the years from all the
stress, yet you’re still standing and still you rise, all while conforming. Daily struggles might
cause you to bend, but never break you, not my momma at least. From what I can see, you’re
bending like a mug and if I may say so myself I don’t like it. Anybody that really knows you
Momma knows you are better than that. But what I do know, I’m an outsider looking in. I’m
looking in from the perspective that looks back at you in the mirror. What happened to the
Momma that used to say “I can do bad all by myself!”

All Poetry at Urban Poems are for expression only. This particular poem is titled (A Letter to Momma). Artistic writing literature provides concentrated awareness; that is imaginative. Some forms of creative text attempt to express truths about life, tell a story, or honor God. In addition many different styles cause difficulty in defining. There are 9 different forms of poetry. What’s more, these forms are Haiku; which is an ancient form of Japanese expressions. There is free verse and it is a modern version. Its meaning is the freedom to write in any form.

 Furthermore 14 lines Sonnet writers deal with love. Moreover there is Acrostic, which spells out a name, word, phrase or message with the first letter of each line of the poem. Made up of 19 lines and five stanzas of three lines goes by the name of Villanelle. Limerick creations are funny and at times can be rude. Ode Musically performed pieces are nice on the ears. Particular subject Elegy is clear and direct. Last but not least there is Ballad that typically tells a dramatic emotional story.

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