But Ma,

You can withstand the
Sea in a shell
You can be hoaxed by
The moon hearing bells
You think a ball
Can see it All

But Ma,
I sure do love you

You call me small
When I grew an inch!
If you dreamt the night
You bear your pinch
Ouch, does it pain
To see you flinch

But Ma,
I sure do love you
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Austin Avatar
June 11, 2009 at 8:08 AM
Pinch her nose while you're at it. How refreshing to read your stuff. Love, daver
Johnson Avatar
June 8, 2009 at 12:49 PM
AGreat relationship with your Mom. I bet she sureloved (love) you too. Thanks for your comments on my poetry. Love, joyce
Guzzi Avatar
June 8, 2009 at 11:10 AM
I really loved this verse and I imagined you were thinking of your Ma as a child..please change the Form to RHYME...I wish my son wrote this for me!Light & Love and thanks for the entry
Loveless Avatar
June 8, 2009 at 9:57 AM
This Is Cute. I Wish I Could Share Your Feelings For A Mom. And Thank You SOO Much For Your Comments!! ^^ <3 Love And Peace! Boo Boo
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