Cory Long Poet Free verse

A Moms Love

As a lad I always wanted what my friends had.
Never could I understand 
why I never fit into your plans. 
You were there when I was young. 
Wish I could remember the fun.
Then you started to fade away.. 
I can’t remember the memories made
A little girl is all I was
Looking for a mother’s love. 
Broken promises were your gifts to me
All I wanted was for you to see
The alcohol was destroying our lives
And you never even thought twice. 
Sitting in a bar is where you could be found.
All the drugs that got your love.
Here I was still searching for a mom.
I was 13 and on my own
When you told me you were not coming home.
As the tears filled up in my eyes.
You just kept walking and never turned to see me cry.
I thought my life was over that day.
Until I realized you never wanted to stay.
Always thought I did something wrong. 
Why else would a mom walk out?
Years have passed by and I survived.
Now you’re back wanting in my life
You tore my heart out and kicked it around. 
Im not sure I can forgive you now.
The flame in my heart has gone out. 
No longer do I search for your love. 
Because I know you won’t love me back.

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Laila Andresen Mjelde August 23, 2012 at 2:09 PM Powerful piece,great work!!!!Thanks for stopping by my work and taking time to read and comment.. xoxo - Laila ;0)

Harry Horsman August 23, 2012 at 7:26 AM such profoundness here, Cory. having written this wonderful poem, is part of the answer to the questions you've asked in the poem. again a awesome poem.

Sara Kendrick August 22, 2012 at 6:45 PM I hope that this was not your life but a topic on which you are writing..Thanks for stopping by my work and taking time to read and comment..Your comments were uplifting..Sara

Michael J. Falotico August 22, 2012 at 5:41 PM Powerful piece you have given us. I truly believe that life's pitfalls make us who we are and stronger for have living it. Hugs Cory. All day. Michael

Joann Grisetti August 22, 2012 at 5:36 PM Tears blurring my words. Too close to home. Hope all is well with you.

Andrea Dietrich August 22, 2012 at 5:20 PM You grew up, it sounds like. But as Scribe says here, I hope you can still forgive. By letting go, you are halfway there. I think you are much happier now, aren't you, Cory/ I sure hope so.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 22, 2012 at 1:56 PM So moving story Cory - I do not know what I would do in such a situation (?) difficult !!! - Very well written - Follow your heart. - Take care - oxox love // Anne-Lise :)