I know that around Christmas time one is supposed to do Christmas-y things, but I’ve decided to share a whole lot of poems with you guys over the next few weeks. So to start, I’d like to share a poem I wrote for my mother on Mother’s Day, 2015. As I show you guys these poems, I will make no attempt alter these from their original form (other than basic spelling and grammar edits), because I want you guys to see the real me, and the real history.
So without further ado, “Mother’s Day Poem”.
I decided to give a gift
Which only I could give
Thus a small creation was
The preferable operative
I thought that selected memories
Would share my love the best
But I wanted just to say
I loved you in all the rest
Think back and recall the past
Those nights when nightmares woke me
I’d run to you and hide in your arms
And stay till my fears left
And I felt your warmth in my heart
I learned from you and still do
When in need I could turn to you
You would be open, safe, patient
And you and I could trust in God,
Who is greater than Satan.
Think back and recall the past
That day when excited you said
That I had bacteria in my armpits
I must admit, I thought you strange
To take such pleasure in this
I learned from you and still do
That part of love is loving change
And growth is not a bad thing
And though it isn’t always comfortable
Look forward to the end it brings
Think back and recall the past
The day you brought home kittens
That mischievous look you wore
At that little mewl I was smitten
And together our spirit’s soared
I learned from you and still do
The kind of love that anticipates
And moving on can be employed
And that it is perfectly appropriate
To cry from feeling joy
In these memories above
You’ve showed me much and taught more
And for this endless love
I will always, ever adore
Let me know what you think in the comments!
With grins,
You are so precious! One of your many talents is to reach into peoples lives and leave an indelible mark. Thank you again for your gift!
Great poem, Honey.