Mother

As I gather my thoughts, I can feel something break,
a prolonging absence that makes my heart ache.
I have many fond memories of which I hold dear,
but there is nothing I can do, but wish you were still here.

Every time I would fall you were always right there,
you would pick me back up, with a breath of fresh air.
With the sound of your voice and your kind gentle touch,
you always made me feel special, Mom, I miss you so much.

You now dwell in my heart and live on in my mind,
in my hour of need, you’re still easy to find.
With patience and love you brought my life joy,
even though I grow old, I am still your little boy.

You were my light in the darkness, you shushed all my screams,
in a cold evil world, you brought peace to my dreams.
You made the sun shine even brighter and the sky a deeper blue,
I had the world’s best mother, all because of you.

3/17/23
Writing Challenge – ‘M’ Words – Poetry Contest
Sponsor:  Constance La France
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Kauffman Avatar
April 6, 2023 at 4:16 PM
A beautiful tribute to your mother, Mark. Congratulations on your win. Blessings of Easter joy to you.
La France Avatar
April 3, 2023 at 4:58 AM
Mark, excellent writing and thank you for sharing your poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations !
Andresen Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 10:31 AM
- The world's best mother ... lovely written, Mark ... congratulations :) - hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 9:46 AM
Congratulations on your win. What a beautiful write/tribute to your Mom. I Love It. A great Mom is the best kind to have along with Great memories. You have both and you are richly blessed. Have a great/blessed day writing away...........
Alex Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 9:16 AM
Very beautiful work on Mother. Congratulations!
Fowler Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 7:21 AM
Aww Mark. This is such a refreshing and uplifting poem about mothers. I love it. Congratulations on your win! :)
Logan Avatar
March 18, 2023 at 10:02 PM
Your words are beautifully expressed, Mark. Knowing you, I can tell that your mom was a kind and loving woman. She passed those traits on to you.
Koplin Avatar
March 18, 2023 at 11:30 PM
How nice of you to say, thank you my friend!
Cunningham Avatar
March 18, 2023 at 3:01 AM
A beautiful tribute to your Mother Mark, she lives on in your heart and precious memories you have of her. Good luck in the contest and enjoy your weekend. Tom
Koplin Avatar
March 18, 2023 at 11:29 PM
Thanks Tom! It still seems like yesterday, have a good weekend my friend!
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