Hi Mom, I’ll Be Back
a poem from saved Post-It notes
Hi mom,
I went for a walk
I had to go to the store
I’m doing a yoga class in my room
I’m at the photo shoot, back at 12:30
Hi mom,
I’m at my exercise class
I went for a swim
I should be back by 9:30
and you can take your shower
Hi mom,
I went to get groceries
I’ll put out your pills
as soon as I get back from a walk
I’m raking leaves
Hi mom,
I’m outside shoveling snow
I’ll be home about 12:30
I’ll mix your Miralax
as soon as I am back
Hi mom,
I went back to sleep!
I had some errands
I’ll be back about 3:30
Hi mom,
Your pills are ready by the T.V.
Your pills are on the little table
by your chair by the T.V.
Hi mom,
I am out walking
I hope you are okay
take good care
love, me
The poems of Lisa Vihos have appeared in many poetry journals, both print and online. She has four chapbooks and two Pushcart Prize nominations. In 2020, she was named the first poet laureate of Sheboygan where she hosts the podcast Poetry on Air for Mead Public Library.
