Walayee Poet Lay Whitlock-Ishway Poet Free verse

Am I - a Good Mother

Am I ~ a good mother
Does she ~ feel how much I love her

Can she ~ see the sacrifices I make
Will she ~ understand they are in her namesake

While my mind and heart were at war
My “hero” ~ had something in store

She ~ rescued me once more

With a phone call from 700 miles away
Enthusiasm in her voice ~ she went on to say

“Guess what mommy; I have to write an essay” 

Topic:”The most important woman in my life”
Her words gently removed depressions knife

She ~ pulled my spirit from home in the dark afterlife

She ~ continued with a few questions for me
Answers she already had ~ all I did was agree

If only she knew ~ how much doubt filled my mind
“Am I a good mother” ~ how could I be so blind

Is it wrong for me to be so far away
Will it hinder the bond we’ve held since her “birth” day

Without being burdened with question nor task
She ~ rescued and reassured me in a flash

Now when in doubt or I can’t find my way
I pray my guardian angel answers ~ as she did today

Down on my knees I will look to the sky
Thank God for the blessing in her eyes
Thank him for hearing my cries
And for delivering my reply

“Mommy listen as I tell you why”

Lay

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Joe Maverick December 22, 2011 at 12:51 PM A very best write from my view Lay,, so enjoyed reading today,,

Cherie Durbin March 22, 2011 at 3:21 PM What a touching, heartfelt poem, Lay. It sounds like you did a fine job raising your daughter.

Carolyn Devonshire March 22, 2011 at 2:26 PM Sometimes we forget to tell how mothers how much we appreciate all they do for us, but it looks like your daughter's essay was a confirmation that you needed, Lay. I hope you show her this poem so she knows how happy she made you! Love, Carolyn