Mama!

I touch her cheeks with my lips
somethings seems amiss...
for no warmth greets my kiss

I touch my hand to her wrist
no sign, even the least...
can fate deal such bitter twist?


Immobile, she lies on her bed 
it sinks slowly in my head...
my lovely mother... is dead!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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April 13, 2010 at 9:21 PM
Oh, sad...so sad...great write and vivid feeling.
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April 13, 2010 at 9:10 PM
Nice tribute to mama
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