Laurie Ginn Poet I do not know?

I Love You Mom

I smile as I remember the holidays past
The table full
The smells are wonderful
You are in total control
Like a little general you command your kitchen
And all who dare to enter
I love you mom

I smile now for another Thanksgiving
The table full
The smells are wonderful
But the general fights to hold on to some control
I love you mom

The eyes question
You make yourself busy
You need to feel needed
I love you mom

You question many times what you are supposed to cook
And I smile when I get there and you cooked the same as I
You tire quickly but tough as they come you work diligently 
Until all is done
I love you mom

We’re a little too fast
A little too loud
Your conversations have fallen quiet
But having all of us around you
I can read in your face is what puts you at ease
It gives much peace
I love you mom

Did you have a good Thanksgiving 
Others will ask
It was spent with my mom
So I was blessed
I love you mom

God make me the daughter
That my mom now needs
The daughter becomes the parent 
And now takes the lead
I love you mom

You ask the same question 
Over and over and frustrated 
You figure it out and get upset
I touch your cheek
And say the same thing I always say
That always sounds brand new to you
Mom you can forget everything else
But just remember
I’m your favorite
The smile in your eyes,
The smile on your face
The laughter it brings
It works every time
I love you mom

dedicated to Nell Young Wise
with many, many tears

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Carrie Richards January 19, 2014 at 6:25 PM I remembered this poignant poem, that left it's impression in my heart..... I remember too, your telling me of her struggles, the memory loss, and how difficult it must have been for you to patiently stand by and watch with a heavy heart. But somehow, those "I Love you words" carry long past her time, and our own. Still love this one very much.

Carol Sunshine Brown March 11, 2009 at 9:45 AM Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol

Phyllis Babcock March 11, 2009 at 9:38 AM Congratulations on your poem being featured this week. Nothing more beautiful than a mother. God Bless Phyl

Vince Suzadail Jr. March 11, 2009 at 9:18 AM Congratulations Laurie on "I Love You Mom" being featured. Enjoyed this poem before. Still a touching read. God Bless. Vince

Sue Mason March 9, 2009 at 4:37 PM Beautiful tribute to family. My mother was usually drunk on Thanksgiving and every other day so I do not have this kind of experience with "Mom" but I can appreciate your wonderful writing here, Laurie and it is a well-deserved choice to be a feature this week at the Soup. Congratulations!

Robin L. Gass March 9, 2009 at 1:59 PM Congratulations on this beautfully written piece being featured this week! Love, Robin

John Heck March 9, 2009 at 11:49 AM Laurie - Congratulations on your poem being featured this week! Very well deserved. Peace always, John

Frank F. Atanacio March 9, 2009 at 10:00 AM Congrats on this being featured---thumbs up

Sharon Winter March 9, 2009 at 6:31 AM Never read this before Laurie. A deeply moving and beautiful tribute. Tears, chills, as I am completely overwhelmed here by this write. Of course, remembering the mom I lost. Congratulations on your beautiful featured write and God Bless. Love & hugs, Shar

Brian Strand March 9, 2009 at 1:01 AM Congrats on your feature this week Laurie.Rgds Brian

Ronald Bingham March 8, 2009 at 8:19 PM Just stopped in to congratulate you for being featured this week, and to thank you for all your wonderful comments, you are a peach. Blessings, Ron

Michael Jordan March 8, 2009 at 7:48 PM Laurie - Very heart wrenching write Congratulations on having your poetry featured this week – God Bless, MJ

March 8, 2009 at 6:18 PM Such a sad situation. Nice dedication to your mother. The emotion comes through your words in this poem. Congratulations on having it featured. Keep on writing! Wishing you ongoing success with your writing. Karen

Carrie Richards March 8, 2009 at 5:56 PM Caught this again in the featured poem section, and even though I read it before, it made my eyes tear all over again.Beautiful beautiful poem, Miss Laurie Gin..made me miss my mom, wearing her apron running around preparing Thanksgiving for all of us.I lost mine many years ago, much too young,...but same feelings in my heart as you. Wrote 'Butter Toffee',about my mother...WE DO share a lot in common.aren't we lucky to have had mothers like described in your poem?!! Congrats on being featured!:)

Ronald Bingham February 28, 2009 at 10:21 AM Laurie I lost mine a couple of years past and holidays are always the hardest. This poem really hits close to home with this beautiful heartfelt write. Laurie you have a God given gift for writing, and your comments blow me away, Blessings to you my friend, Ron

Abraham L February 27, 2009 at 4:34 AM moms are preecious, and must be cherished a real good piece abe

Frank F. Atanacio February 13, 2009 at 7:37 AM Wow-- so much beauty written in words-- many many hugs and kisses 4 you

Robin L. Gass February 1, 2009 at 10:33 AM Laurie, this is a beautifully written poem straiight from your heart to your mother. Both my parents are in their 80,s and it is not easy becoming the parent and wayching them fade. lovely, Lauriedu! Awesome write! Love and hugs, Robin

Vince Suzadail Jr. January 14, 2009 at 9:23 AM Touching write. It takes much patience and understanding, sometimes overwhelming. Love shines through in this. Vince

Ali Matheny November 30, 2008 at 1:39 PM HI!! ^.^ Love Alexz

Carrie Richards November 28, 2008 at 7:13 PM Oh my, Laurie, this made my eyes water, so that it was hard to finish reading it. So beautifully written,... yet, so hard to see the change that occurs, when once they cared for us, you said it all so brilliantly in this poem. Love, Carrie

Michael Torres November 28, 2008 at 5:21 AM Laurie this is very beautiful touched my heart Wonderful trbute Michael