Mother

Forgive me.  I never knew You.
Placed into your womb, I grew to detest My Mother
as You never fit a mold as it is told to little girls or little boys
about Mother, so through great resentment,
I never really knew You, the Be-ing that was here.
Forgive me.

You wait for me now.
Your spirit perhaps returned to live in this place
and plane on which to learn whatever our souls do desire.
But I know a part of your spirit waits to greet me.
When I come Home it is you I will see
to have a conversation and it is for I to say ...
Forgive me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Aggarwal Avatar
May 26, 2010 at 11:50 PM
Beautiful!
A   Avatar
May 19, 2010 at 4:47 AM
Good morning Sue, a very heart felt write, enjoyed,..p.d.
Keys Avatar
May 18, 2010 at 12:34 PM
wow. i really enjoyed this. very emotional, frank and pure in thought. thank you, chuck
Brown Avatar
May 18, 2010 at 7:06 AM
It was a pleasure to read your poetry this morning Sue but so much sadness. Hugs to you my friend. I hope you have a wonderful day filled with inspiration. Love,Carol
Devonshire Avatar
May 17, 2010 at 8:21 PM
I'm hoping the issues that stand between you and your mother will finally be resolved when you meet again, Sue. Very sad, but meaningful poem that has a lot of powerful emotions. Love and best wishes always, Carolyn
La France Avatar
May 17, 2010 at 5:53 PM
Powerful words, powerful emotions in this poem, do forgive, Sue, for the opposite, only hurts you... soup mail is being sent in regards to my contest.. love constance
Culverhouse Avatar
May 17, 2010 at 5:34 PM
good job!! enjoyed reading today.
Guzzi Avatar
May 17, 2010 at 5:25 PM
I had such issues with my Mom too as can be read in my verse The Heart of Poverty...reading this I would like..if you can to hear you ay why? why do you need or want forgiveness..the verse makes the reader want to know more...Light & Love
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