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Mama Please Don'T Cry

MAMA PLEASE DON'T CRY She smiled through the waves of pain And held her mother's hand. "Oh, Mama please don't cry," she said. "And try to understand. God wants me up in heaven now. I hear him calling me. There's lots of angels singing out. It sounds so heavenly. "Oh Mama please don't cry," she said. "It's time for me to go. You've given me your love and joy. And Mom I love you so." She wipes away her mama's tears And looks into her eyes. Then drifts into the Lord's sweet hands As they say their goodbyes. Now Mama hears her little girl; "Oh, Mama please don't cry." So brave and strong her little one: The day they said goodbye.

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Susan Jeavons

Date: 12/2/2020 8:37:00 AM

Wow Robert! The very first poem of yours that I read, touched my soul! I lost my son 3 years ago to mental illness. He would have been 50. Your poem is the best I have read in a long time! Perfect rhyme and meter. My new favorite poet and poem. Blessings, Susan Maree

Akkina Downing

Date: 7/7/2017 6:27:00 PM

This hits home for me. Similar to mine, "Hush my baby to cry for mama". Heartfelt, I love it :)

Kelly Deschler

Date: 3/23/2017 1:21:00 PM

A truly beautiful poem that touches the reader's heart so deeply... The rhyming and the flow of these lines is just wonderful, Robert. Well done!

Robert Nehls
Date: 4/3/2017 1:35:00 PM

Hi Kelly. So nice to hear from you. Thank you so much for your kind comment. I'm glad you enjoyed this one.... Robert.

Laura Hay

Date: 2/5/2017 10:52:00 AM

#7 so delicately done, a lump in my throat reading this, well done!

Robert Nehls
Date: 2/6/2017 11:08:00 AM

Hi Laura. Thanks so much for reading this one. I too get a lump in my throat every time I read it. Your comments are well appreciated, my friend...... Robert.

Arlene Smith

Date: 1/20/2017 1:20:00 PM

The loss of a child.. Only God could possibly get one through.. Very touching, my friend..

Robert Nehls
Date: 2/6/2017 11:05:00 AM

Hi Arlene. Nice to hear from you. Thanks so much for the comment. Yes, God is a great comforter. I hope everything is going well for you, my friend....... Robert.

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 12/13/2016 7:01:00 AM

I, like so many are glad to have you back, I've been away a short while myself. This piece like all your work is indeed inspiring and as always I will read this over and over until your next entry. God Bless Robert

Robert Nehls
Date: 1/16/2017 4:53:00 PM

Hey Jerry. Thanks for your kind comments. I always like hearing from you, my friend. and look forward to reading more of your poems. Bless you my friend..... Robert.

Paul Callus

Date: 12/12/2016 10:25:00 AM

Without doubt, Robert, a poem worth waiting for. Must admit I ended up with misty eyes! Strength of character and true faith are most noticeable. #7 Best regards // paul

Robert Nehls
Date: 1/16/2017 4:50:00 PM

Hi Paul. Thanks for the comment, my friend. I must also admit that I too get misty eyes each time I read this one. Faith can bring a strength that can get us through the hardest times.....Robert.

Becca Teagan

Date: 12/12/2016 9:02:00 AM

A brave little girl... I can't imagine losing one of my children. It would hurt too much to bear. But knowing she's in heaven is a comfort. Very touching poem, Robert... so good to see you posting again!

Robert Nehls
Date: 1/16/2017 4:45:00 PM

Hi Becca. So nice of you to read this one. Yes, it would be hard to bear but the presence of God can be such a comfort. I appreciate your comment. Bless you my friend..... Robert.

Eve Roper

Date: 12/11/2016 9:38:00 AM

This touch my heart with emotions, little children that have not yet had a life to move on to have so much courage . Good verse hugs Eve

Robert Nehls
Date: 1/16/2017 4:42:00 PM

Thanks so much Eve for reading this one. I'm glad you liked it..... Robert.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/10/2016 3:43:00 PM

- Hey Robert - A heartbreaking poetry, beautiful described - Children can understand death better than adults, sometimes ... - Nice to see you back - Best wishes for a peaceful Christmas - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Robert Nehls
Date: 12/11/2016 9:05:00 AM

Hi Anne-Lise. Thanks so much for reading this poem and for your comments. I hope life is going well and I also wish you a wonderful and peaceful Christmas...... Robert.

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/10/2016 11:35:00 AM

WoW! Robert, you have most definitely penned a tear jerker. I found myself on the verge of tears when as I started to read this heart felt piece . As a mother I couldn't bare to think of this. But I know this happens all the time. You expressed that fact very well in this heartfelt write. A without a doubt seven:-) Alexis PS, Although I find this write to be bitter sweet it's good to see a post from you.

Robert Nehls
Date: 12/11/2016 9:00:00 AM

Hi Alexis. Thank you so much for your comment and for the seven. I too find myself on the verge of tears when I read this poem out loud. There is a strength, faith and compassion in children that can teach us much. Have a beautiful day, my friend...Robert.