Dear Mother

Don't know your address, in Heaven somewhere
Just know, I'm writing this with utmost care.
I never knew you, for you died one day,
left softly when my doll and I at play.

Though I didn't know you, I still missed you.
Usually those days making me feel blue.
Maybe I'll finally find you one day.
There are so many things I want to say.

I have one photo of you as a child;
for your grownup look, I had to compile
A bit of me, a bit of my great aunt
Your face a shadow, motherhood was scant.

You left one day, I had barely reached two.
But I know you loved me for it was you
tucking me in at night, leaving a kiss
even though just your shadow could exist.

Please look for me when I fly to the skies
Seeing you would be wonderful surprise
We'll find a garden and be together
Share pot of tea midst roses and heather.

April 19, 2023
For A Letter to My Mother contest
by Anoucheka Gangabissoon

angstmother daughterrhyme

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Christuraj Alex

Date: 5/16/2023 7:17:00 PM

"Please look for me when I fly to the skies Seeing you would be wonderful surprise" - Great optimism-filled writing. Congratulations!

Gary Radice

Date: 5/2/2023 1:11:00 PM

That's very poignant Ann. "Though I didn't know you, I still missed you." I think that line says it all for me It's good to read from your comments that you were happy with many good friends. Cheers - Gary

Ann Peck
Date: 5/2/2023 3:17:00 PM

Thanks, Gary. Yes, I've been blessed with wonderful friends who helped fill the cracks in my life.

Ann Peck

Date: 4/23/2023 10:56:00 AM

Thank you, Brian. I appreciate your comments. :)

Brian Sambourne

Date: 4/23/2023 6:26:00 AM

A tribute to one's mother is always poetry of worth. A future togetherness is a beam of light. Nicely penned! Be well. Brian

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 4/22/2023 7:53:00 PM

Very sad and touching, I'm not sure if this is fictional or not, but the longing for a connection to someone who is gone feels real~

Ann Peck
Date: 4/23/2023 10:51:00 AM

Thanks, Michelle. It's true. I don't know why I wrote it as I don't often talk about those days. :)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/22/2023 1:47:00 AM

Lovely entry for the contest.

Ann Peck
Date: 4/23/2023 10:52:00 AM

Thanks, Victor, for your comments. :)

Valsa George

Date: 4/20/2023 9:47:00 PM

It is so very unfortunate to lose a mother when the child is hardly two. Not even faint memories will be left in the baby's heart and it is so sad to have grown up never enjoying the warm touch of a mother. I feel for you dear Ann.

Ann Peck
Date: 4/21/2023 8:11:00 AM

Thank you, dear Valsa. I was happy with many dear friends.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 4/19/2023 4:10:00 PM

Ah Ann, my heart is breaking when I read this. How much you mom was probably hurting not to be able to hold you a lifetime, glad you felt her spirit in your life the way you did, you must carry her energetic healing energy, and sensitivity for sure, love this, will treasure it in my heart xo

Ann Peck
Date: 4/20/2023 8:28:00 AM

Thank you, dear Mystic Rose for your kind words. I have been blessed my entire life with the most wonderful friends with kind mothers who let me share a bit of their lives.