A Mothers Memorial Day

A MOTHERS’ MEMORIAL DAY by JOHN M. ARRIBAS The Is No Measure with Which to Gauge the Pain Nor the Silent Bitterness Which Will Always Remain In the Grief Stricken Mother Having Lost a Son All the Dreams N Tomorrows, Suddenly Gone To Lose a Son at Far off Place, Far from Home Her Thoughts: Did He Die Quickly? Was He Alone? Did He Suffer? Was He Conscious? Was He in Pain? These Recurring Questions Will Always Remain There Is Little Consolation in a Commendation Posthumous Medals Are Small Compensation What Is the Cost; Losing Future Smiles and Joys Chasing a Capped Superman Playing with Toys Giving Him a Bath, Getting Soap in His Eyes First Day at School, Bellowing Frightened Cries Recalling Memories Bring Agonies and Joy Each Moment a Mother Revisits Her Lost Little Boy