Mom

You’ve been gone almost seven years but that doesn’t mean I don’t cry sad tears. You raised ten kids all by yourself,I’m glad you’re my mom and not anyone else.Food on the table and clothes in the dryer. I heard you yell **** cause you got burnt by the fryer.Seven boys and three girls you made us your world.We never had to worry because you took care of things.The roof over our heads to shoes on our feet there wasn’t an obstacle you couldn’t defeat. You were a strong woman and I wish that was me but I’m not the woman I used to be. You warned me yes that’s true but just remember I’m not you.I don’t hold a candle to the woman you were ,just being your daughter was enough for me, and growing up happy.So raise your glass for Shirley Dunn a hell of a woman whose battle is done.She flies with the angels up in heaven you see and checks on me every so often on me. I love and miss you so very much,I guess you always were my crutch.No pain or worries left to fret.Just visit me sometimes, I know when you are near,you say I love Baby Girl momma’s here.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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January 29, 2018 at 2:48 PM
Nice to read, Theresa. LINDA
Dunn Avatar
February 27, 2018 at 3:07 PM
Thank you!
Melke Avatar
January 29, 2018 at 11:38 AM
I love ur poem it's so beautiful so sorry for ur loss but always remember ur the boss and she's ur Guardian angel when she appears u can feel her when she's near she will always b here
Dunn Avatar
January 29, 2018 at 3:29 AM
I miss her everyday and glad you liked it
Andresen Avatar
January 29, 2018 at 2:58 AM
- A lovely poem to your mother, Theresa - It's been seven years since my mother died too ... misses and thinks of her every day - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Dunn Avatar
June 24, 2018 at 1:02 AM
Sending hugs
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