I'M Here For You

“Lights out,” his mother told him tenderly
each evening when her bedtime tale was read,
and she had knelt to gently kiss his head.
What comfort given with such constancy!
And sometimes when his room seemed shadowy,
he’d call out to her in his childish dread.
Then Mama came and words of comfort said,
“I’m here for you. You’re not in jeopardy.”

Before he was a man, she passed away -
that mother who had given him much love.
A loving spouse and dad and grandpa too
was he until his light went out one day!
His spirit rose to a new light above;
He heard his mama’s words: “I’m here for you.”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Watt Avatar
June 12, 2020 at 9:18 AM
Congrats on your win with this touching sonnet of the circle of life, Andrea ~ John
Onclaud Avatar
June 21, 2011 at 11:42 PM
we are no.1, heartie.. fine wrritewith congrats! :) huggs
Chachere Avatar
July 31, 2010 at 8:21 PM
thats so sweet, positive words can be so powerful because they seem to always take away the negative... btw.im back everyday now. my break was great, i guess i missed a lot it looks. ~Always&Forever Lynette
K. Avatar
July 23, 2010 at 1:59 AM
Loved reading this again over here :)-- very sweet sonnet that gave me chills with your last lines-- and I see from the comments below you won! No surprise at all! Congrats!! -- nikko :)
Brown Avatar
July 22, 2010 at 8:48 AM
Congratulations Andrea on your win in Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen's contest "Lights Out". Love, Carol
Johnson Avatar
July 21, 2010 at 10:43 PM
This is so good Andrea. I wonder why it wasn't much higher. But congratulations on your win and a great poem. Love, Joyce
Arteaga Avatar
July 21, 2010 at 9:33 PM
o wow, his lights went out and he saw her again, great poem congrats
Sweetheart Avatar
July 21, 2010 at 1:09 PM
Congrats Andrea on your HM in the Lights Out Contest with this wonderful write.. another honor for u to enjoy my friend.. with luv..
Austin Avatar
July 21, 2010 at 11:13 AM
Seems like loving care breeds loving care. And on and on unto heaven too. Loved this one mucho. Dave
Richards Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 8:50 PM
A wonderful poem for the Light's Out contest, Andrea....you have been on a wonderful streak of terrific poetry!! Congrats again!! and ps....thanks for the heads up and reminder on the crystalline!! Don't know what I was thinking!! Duh.... LOL !! I will see if I have time to revise...otherwise...better luck next time to me!! Thanks again!
Brumley Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 4:28 PM
And I'm so glad that you are! Soup Mail!
Devonshire Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 7:15 AM
Can't believe my "friends" thought it was fine for PD to slam me when I never said anything public against her. Very sad to see you among them.
Neels Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 6:16 AM
Beautiful entry for the contest Andrea, hope you're having a great day thus far, luv Wilma
Horsman Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 1:14 AM
excellent story in poetic terms, love it. Harry
Tideswell Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 12:03 AM
Lovely Andrea, but then it's a sonnet written by you, of course it's going to be lovely. Best of luck in the contest ~ Sharon :)
Byrne Avatar
July 19, 2010 at 2:41 PM
Beautiful sonnet!
Brumley Avatar
July 19, 2010 at 11:50 AM
Wow, this is a lot like my poem you know. Good one. Soup mail!
Moribund Avatar
July 19, 2010 at 10:48 AM
Dear Andrea: Great poem!!! 7 stars. I would compare you to another poet with this poem, but I could not. You have created this poem with your own fingerprint of creativity. Thank you 4 putting me on your list and reading and commenting on my poem. Only the best 4 U. Sheol
Guzzi Avatar
July 19, 2010 at 4:23 AM
Yes grrrrrrr on me, I haven't been feeling well, things? haven't been getting through the ole noggin properly. Don't wxactly have a support system here out on ship's creek without a paddle...I love your verse above and will try to do better for my friend Andrea. LIGHT..(and send some my way?)& Love
Devonshire Avatar
July 18, 2010 at 9:49 PM
A lovely take on the contest, Andrea. Very spiritually uplifting. Great poem! Love, Carolyn
Brumley Avatar
July 18, 2010 at 9:45 PM
A beautiful perspective of a tender memory Andrea, very nicely done in a form not often seen. Thanks for your comments and loyalty as a fan, I can always count on you for a comment of kindness. And you were close, I was listening to "An Irish Lullaby" by 101 strings orchestra. Good luck in Danes contest.
Johnson Avatar
July 18, 2010 at 8:28 PM
Great entry Andrea. Yes my daughter brought my computer back last nigh all fixed. I have been trying to catch up today. Tahks for your concern. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
July 18, 2010 at 7:15 PM
OK so I missed the July entry deadline.. but already entered my three poem for P.S. contest for November, 2010...so u can do that now too.. did u enter for July? between vacation and other stuff I completely forgot..oh well..was not meant to be .. good going girlfriend.. be proud of this accomplishment... do u know how many poets u beat out? lots and lots... wonderful.. am so happy for u... with luv..
Culverhouse Avatar
July 18, 2010 at 6:32 PM
great job on the lights out ocntest!!
Byrne Avatar
July 18, 2010 at 5:02 PM
Very beautiful Andrea!
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