A Bad Time

When she died we gave her to our Lord.
My heart felt like it was cut with a sword.

My eyes filled with tears as she was being carried.
I felt our lives falling apart the day she was buried.

No matter how long we had her it wasn't enough time.
To take a mother from her children should be a crime.

          They say she's in a better place now.
         If that is true please explain to me how?.
                      Teresa Skyles

Entered in HGarvey Daniel Esquire"Personify a tear"contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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April 5, 2011 at 2:52 PM
Thanks for stopping by, Teresa. I'd be happy to read your children's story. Just let me know when you post it, okay? Again, best wishes with this very touching poem. Love, Carolyn
Dietrich Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 8:50 PM
It's a very bad time, Teresa,and you espressed that very well!
Devonshire Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 3:45 PM
People say losing a child is very difficult, Teresa, and your poem is so sad and touching. Surely this will be in the winners' circle. Love, Carolyn
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April 1, 2011 at 5:19 AM
Another week has come and gone and I haven't been able to read as much this week as I had wanted. I am glad I was able to read your poetry today Teresa. So sorry for your loss my friend I also lost my mother and the pain is just as bad now as it was then. The best to you in HG's contest. Keep your pen scrolling don't let the ink dry up. I hope you have a wonderful weekend of sunshine and joy and find lots of inspiration along the way. Love, Carol
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March 31, 2011 at 3:28 PM
i so can relate, teresa.. my mother passed quite early.. what a tangled poetic web you weave... so well! great job with winning wishes! :) hugggs, nette
Mehta Avatar
March 31, 2011 at 2:35 PM
Lovely tribute you have paid to your mother in the verses, Teresa
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