you are always welcome
Poetry by Samantha Steiner
hello yeah hi dad
hows it going
yeah i talked to her last week
dad shes fifteen
yes grades are important
it sounds like her mom is
causing some distraction
there was something with
a locked door
and a hammer
she could stay with us
we would make sure
dad she cares about her grades
screen time she would understand
could she come thursday
could she miss one friday
its not worth the trip if shes only
here one day
could we check with her
is she around
is she home
we want to ask about her schedule
yes to invite her
because we want to spend time
because family
can she come on speakerphone
hi how are you feeling
we would love you to stay
but you would miss friday
you sound stressed
dad stop
this is not a quiz
you cant miss friday
if thats the best we get great
we would love to have you
you are always welcome
thanks everyone
relax
dad stop
hows it going
yeah i talked to her last week
dad shes fifteen
yes grades are important
it sounds like her mom is
causing some distraction
there was something with
a locked door
and a hammer
she could stay with us
we would make sure
dad she cares about her grades
screen time she would understand
could she come thursday
could she miss one friday
its not worth the trip if shes only
here one day
could we check with her
is she around
is she home
we want to ask about her schedule
yes to invite her
because we want to spend time
because family
can she come on speakerphone
hi how are you feeling
we would love you to stay
but you would miss friday
you sound stressed
dad stop
this is not a quiz
you cant miss friday
if thats the best we get great
we would love to have you
you are always welcome
thanks everyone
relax
dad stop
About the Writer
Samantha Steiner is a writer and visual artist. Her awards include Best Microfiction by Pelekinesis Press, Featured Fiction Writer by Lammergeier Magazine, and Shortlisted Writer for Battery Pack by Neon Books. She has received fellowships from the Fulbright Program and the Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @Steiner_Reads and Facebook.
