An “Industrious” Little Girl
This is probably the only tattoo
I’ve ever considered getting done
That an a magazine clipping someone gave me
When I was young.
I should explain lmao
One time at vacation Bible school
My mom was giving me my
Adkins diet lunch substitution
With the other moms on duty
And for whatever reason
That day, we were handed
Scripture cards based on our names ?
Each name had an explanation
My dead name, in this case
Meant
“Industrious”
And the gaggle of mothers laughed
As my mom chided in
“Yeah, I’ll say”
Ever since I’ve been wondering
Whether my mom laughs with me or
At me, knowing full well
It’s both, on any given day.