Kim Rodrigues Poet Free verse

For One More Chance

Mom’s birthday was yesterday. She has been gone five months.

FOR ONE MORE CHANCE

I would endure the water boarding,
the squeeze of my hair,

for one more chance
to feel the sensation
of mom’s hands.

Even the years of frowning face,
not unhappy, just a mom

doing her utmost
to take care
and put everything in its place.

I’d do more of what she asked,
even before she asked,

given another chance at childhood.
I’d do it right away.

I’d read mom’s mind,
sit by her side,
fold all the towels,

listen more to her childhood stories,
not talk back, love

her in so many unexpected ways,
all her lovely days.

9/16/2021

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Caren Krutsinger September 20, 2021 at 11:29 AM I would too Kim. I would too! "I’d read mom’s mind, sit by her side, fold all the towels," My mother has been gone for a year and a half now. Kim Rodrigues September 20, 2021 at 2:42 PM Hugging you, poetry sister…tears

Lindsay Laurie September 16, 2021 at 9:39 PM Hello Kim ... a nice tribute for your Mum, Kim. We do appear to rue not doing more for a deeply loved one for years after their passing - Lindsay Kim Rodrigues September 16, 2021 at 9:43 PM I feel good about how I was with my mom before she died. Still, you think back to earlier days and want to do more. Thank you for your nice comment.

Victor Buhagiar September 16, 2021 at 8:36 AM What are five months? You can only grieve. My wife is over four years dead. Occasionally I feel her in the sitting room. But I know it's just a dream. Hugs. Kim Rodrigues September 16, 2021 at 11:04 AM Truly…one minute or four years, our dear ones are gone. God bless you, sweet friend!

Vijay Pandit September 16, 2021 at 6:26 AM Those sweet memories are a treasure. Lovely tribute, Kim. Kim Rodrigues September 16, 2021 at 6:30 AM Thank you, Vijay!

Tom Cunningham September 16, 2021 at 6:19 AM Time goes so quickly Kim, doesn't seem that long ago. Until you meet her again you have happy memories you can call upon. Tom Kim Rodrigues September 16, 2021 at 6:30 AM Yes, thank you!