Message For My Mother

Mother, 

when I hear your voice, 

I have this feeling, 

that I'm safe and sound, 

that no one will be able to touch me. 

 

When I feel your presence, 

I know that you will never forget me, 

never leave me. 

 

But if there really is a day, 

that we have to separate paths, 

I wish you the best of luck, 

but I have this feeling that 

you will never truly leave me.

 

Then, 

when I feel your shadow, 

I will feel like a child again, 

feel young and small, 

like a shadow of you, 

just when I feel your shadow. 

 

So I hope you will understand, 

that I love you, 

but I am not a child anymore, 

I have grown up. 

 

So when I spread my wings, 

and fly, 

I hope you will forgive me, 

for not saying good-bye, 

for there is no good-bye to say, 

because you have etched yourself into me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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