Now I Know Why

now i know why late dad was farting uncontrollably in bed every morn when i was a toddler the intestines had gone loose, dad missing his sway over his constituents now i know why neighbour's late dad always walked down the stairs, so slowly especially at the steps though he smiled - when i was a child now i know why mom had held my wrists so tight while on the way to the market for the veggies, fish and pork - eleven children down the line had taken its toll on her four foot two frame now i know why all mummies, grannies, aunties and uncles had never stopped drumming into me health advice i have become one too