I try so hard not to let the pain show
Yet I’ll waste no time with paper and pen
Inspired by songs on my radio
Or even the rainbows between Heaven and Earth
Words from my heart to my Mother in Heaven
Of days when a torrential rainstorm is only a drop away
I’m torn between holding it all inside
Or to let it flow as a controlled leak
But to hold it all inside
Sooner or later the floodgates will burst
Still other days when the smiles of love from her
Make my heart shine like the sun
At the risk of being repetitive
The words, the pain and so much love
For a Mother I've not seen since my birth
How many ways can I say how I love and miss her?
Even though I know that she now knows
I have to make up for all the years we never got to share
More than once I’ve been told to move on
And yes, moving on is easier
When the grief is not your own
No birthdays to share
No holidays with Christmas memories to last
With a gravestone before me
Roses in hand, I fall to my knees
To say I love you on Mother’s Day
And if only one wish, anything at all
Just one wish, just one chance
To look upon her smile
Wipe the tear from her eye
Share that hug, to hold in my arms
The part of Heaven that lives inside my heart
Just one wish, just one chance
To spend a day with her
For us both to hear from each other
“I love you”
Copyright © Accidental Poet 2002
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AP, you wrote an incredible poem for your mom here. I am very lucky to have had a mom who was there for me and who I could comfort in her old age, even if it was long distance.
Thank you Fred. Fortunately you had your mom in your life where you could both comfort each other in the times of your lives where you needed each other. No parent by birth or adoption should have to go through what my birth mother did. But she now knows I've found her. And one day we'll be together again. Thanks for reading and your comment. ; )
This verse brought me very near tears for nothing replaces a mother's love. and lost it hurts such a lot - - a most moving poem my friend.
Thank you for your comment and reading Fay. ; )
Very heartfelt and well done poem for your mother. What a wonderful tribute. I was lucky to have a mom for the time that I did. I think I am at a loss of words for what to say. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Christina, and just your reading and letting me know you were here says all I need to know. ; )
You have a lot of stored up emotions there AP good to open those flood gates once in a while , especially if we get to read them !
Thanks WL, notice the copyright date on this write of 2002. The floodgates burst open some years ago and I'm ok now. But for about 3 years it was very hard to find my way. But she helped me find her and to find myself. ; )
Very good emotive write.
Thanks Goldie. ; )
That chance to share the love between you will come again, to be sure. Such a tender and beautiful tribute to her and your love for her, AP! Keep the feelings flowing on paper, and keep sharing them to our benefit. Thanks.
Thank you Louis. I have a very strong belief in Heaven and I know that I'll be with her again. It was just that I had missed the chance to see her again here in the physical world. Thanks for reading. ; )
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