Motherless

My mother believed kids should be seen and not heard
And that teens have no right to be sad
They contribute nothing, everything is done for them
What reason to be upset could they have?
She didn't seem to get that kids have feelings
And teenagers have more than most
It's no wonder I grew up emotion with no meaning
It's no wonder I grew up morose

Every day there was something else
Something that she would nit pick
Never could I do the right thing
I could never gain her acceptance
I was never pretty, smart or good enough
There was always someone better
And that is why I put her down
In the written form of a letter
"Dear Mother, you have never loved me
And I needed a mother's love
But it's too late now, don't even bother
You were no mother to speak of."
And with that I walked out of her life 
With absolutely no regret
Now I am happier than I've ever been
But sadly motherless


Unlike mostly all of my poems, this is based on real life. 'Nuff said about that, the poem says all that needs to be said.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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That Archaic Poet Avatar
August 28, 2013 at 7:11 AM
Another beautiful piece :) Did you get my soupmail, hon?
Chircop Avatar
August 15, 2013 at 2:49 PM
This poem i had to read and it misted my eyes.I can feel your pain..I feel fatherless so many times and it hurts when you know they re still alive and how wonderful life could be if only they could love and give a litttle..But im tired of trying to change hus ways and means..instead im trying to change my way and accept him for who he is..Keep loving your mum..Shiw her what a good mum you are.She might have a past you never known of and maybe the future can be a remedy of new beginnings..hugs
Jara Avatar
August 1, 2013 at 4:40 PM
incredible poem... brake the chain future mothers!!!
Haick Avatar
July 17, 2013 at 7:39 PM
Brilliant one, April...I'm glad I found the time to read it again! Thanks for sharing this. Well done! Always, Annalise
Seal Avatar
July 14, 2013 at 5:02 PM
It's always sad when you hear of this, at least you know how important this relationship should be and have learnt from it. Take care, Richard
Brigham Avatar
July 14, 2013 at 3:59 AM
This is a deeply moving poem and one I can relate to. Growing up I had to depend on parents I didn't trust to take care of me because of the faulty relationships. It's good that you can write about your mother. I've written several poems about this very thing. Your poem is beautifully expressed and very nicely written. Faith
Susan Avatar
July 13, 2013 at 11:14 PM
its a good poem but i feel sad that you have not experienced a mother's love
Gabriella Avatar
July 13, 2013 at 11:20 PM
As do I.
Abdul  Avatar
July 12, 2013 at 8:59 PM
a fantastic poem , it tells a sad story but the poem is sweet and the poem flows nice .. loved it
Kendrick Avatar
July 12, 2013 at 4:39 AM
It is sad to learn of the fact that you did not have the loving relationship with your mother that you needed..Probably if you dug deep enough you would find that your mother did to you what her mother did to her and so on back ..So you need to do so research and get to the cause so that you can work through it and not do to the next generation what has been done in the past..Thanks for the visit..Sara
Kearley Avatar
July 11, 2013 at 3:25 PM
I must say....I know how you feel. I spent many of my younger days motherless. Your not alone here! :o) Thank you for your kind comments.
Hadden Avatar
July 11, 2013 at 10:33 AM
Very beautiful and full of emotion. Thanks for the great review of my poem. Roger Dale Hadden.
Andresen Avatar
July 10, 2013 at 2:18 PM
- So sad April .... grow up without understanding and love from your mother. - Everyone needs their mother support. - Thank you for sharing your sad story in this well-written poem. - Love from a mother and grandmother of 4 beautiful grandchildren - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Dua Avatar
July 10, 2013 at 1:31 PM
awww... , lots of love _ Saanvi
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