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A Mother's Sorrow

I can't see past rain and sleet
All's obscured beyond two feet
I can't see a road or trail
Through this harsh and blinding hail

I can't see obstructions near
In time to safely steer us clear
Can this heater keep us warm 
Through this nasty winter storm

I can hardly sit and steer
Kids and great dane interfere
This is driving me crazy!
This is driving me crazy!

I can't see to safely drive
Dear, I hope we all survive
Dear, the car is acting odd
Dear, I hope it's not a rod

The road is packed with ice and snow
That is why I'm driving slow
I must stay alert and drive
So that we can stay alive

I've become a mom of woe
Weaving helpless through this snow
O! no, I can hardly see!
Weather, weather blinding me!

I think that I shall sigh a sigh
A gas station just passed us by
I will quickly turn right here
I see no policeman near

O! how timely gas tank dry
Now we've got a fresh supply
My energy has fled and gone
We're nearly home so let's press on.


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  1. Date: 1/17/2013 8:27:00 PM

    Great poem. Mother's sometimes go through a lot. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 1/18/2013 4:01:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Lucilla
  1. Date: 12/8/2012 7:11:00 PM

    Oh my! How well you have described the fear and worry and aggravation of this ride! I don't read the piece by Blake, but this is awesome!

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 12/29/2012 10:25:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Eileen.
  1. Date: 12/7/2012 8:06:00 AM

    The fear that inside a mother dwells.

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 12/8/2012 7:57:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Another reason to be grateful to mother's on mother's day. The stress they must go through.
  1. Date: 12/6/2012 9:21:00 PM

    Jon; This is a good poem. I can relate to this. I have been in all kind of storms. It is no fun, it it feels good to get home in one piece. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 12/6/2012 10:20:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Lucilla
  1. Date: 12/2/2012 6:42:00 PM

    i'm not familiar with the poem this is based on, but i love it nonetheless! the ending is great!

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 12/2/2012 7:20:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you ilene. It brings me great pleasure when you read and enjoy my poems.
  1. Date: 12/2/2012 1:39:00 PM

    I love the creative theme you penned here and the way your words flowed so elegantly. Nice going! Hugs, Gail

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 12/2/2012 1:44:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Gail. It's that time of year again. So be careful on the road. Wishing you the very best.
  1. Date: 12/2/2012 1:23:00 PM

    Life's burdens!.Funny parody, though I'm not sure what of... Terry

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 12/2/2012 1:39:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you for the heads up Terry. This is a parody of the poem "On Another's Sorrow" by William Blake