Mother's Day 2018

It's my first Mother's Day without you.
I don't know if I can cope.
To not cry in front of everyone 
is my very fervent hope.

I knew one day you'd leave me.
We're both getting pretty old.
But my heart, it wasn't ready yet,
it the truth be told.

No one to buy flowers for
or your favourite chocolate treat.
No phone call in the morning
to give you a Mother's Day greet.

My heart is heavy
and the tears just flow.
How I'll get through this day
I really don't know.

Did you know that I loved you?
Did you know that I cared?
Did you know I remember 
every good time we shared?

This pain is so real 
it cuts like a knife.
I never imagined a Mother's Day 
without you in my life.

You would tell me to stop.
You would tell me "don't cry".
But Mom I wasn't ready,
ready to say goodbye.

It's only been a month,
a month to grieve.
I just wasn't ready Mom
for you to leave.




for Mom
June7/1925 - April 15/2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 5/12/2018 5:25:00 PM
It will be a hard day for you tomorrow; I'll remember that when I'm at church and pray for you, Francine. Still miss mine and she's been gone 23 years. She was ready to go, in a elder care facility for 18 months due to a stroke. Maybe you can find a mother in another this year to honor as you think of your own dear sweet mom. A fine tribute to one you love still.
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