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 © Francine Roberts | Year Posted 2018
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