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dear mama

dear Mama, have you found that other side
where loved ones, hope and heaven all reside?
oh do you stroll, Dad's hand lost deep in yours
and breathe the splendid air that kingdom's shores?

dear Mama are you dancing with your knight
in sturdy armor that you shined so bright?
oh do you paint new landscapes of that realm
and sail those azure seas, Dad at the helm?

dear Mama are you singing bright and clear
and sharing anecdotes to charm or cheer?
oh are you with the dear ones who have passed?
so many went before you, gone too fast …

dear Mama, do you know how much I miss
our talks and nature walks, your loving kiss?
oh do you yearn our sweet connection, rare
that even without words, was always there?

dear Mama do you know the hole that now
I have to heal within my heart somehow?
oh what's this man to do, his mama gone
but for her sake, find ways to carry on?

dear Mama I will sow your seeds for life -
the grace and care you gave as mom and wife
I'll do my best to share my heart, like you
your smile deep inside to get me through …

dear Mama, death has taken such a toll
still, I've one hope eternal for my soul -
that someday when my body sets it free
dear Mama's open arms will wait …

for me.








From my book “Melancholy Moon”, Copyright © 2024, Wheelsong Books, UK
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Pachecho Avatar
August 16, 2024 at 9:47 AM
Wonderful poem and tribute to your mother, which I know if she was looking over your shoulder as you wrote this there would be tears in her eyes.
Barden Avatar
August 17, 2024 at 12:38 AM
Thank you so very kindly, this means a lot to me, Connie - she was my best friend and I took care of her and my dad their last years … I miss them so much. Blessings to you. <3
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