Robert Moan Jr Poet Rhyme

Number One

Number One

         I've missed a few holidays-more than my shares of birthdays.
             But I've never missed a Mothers Day,thats one I've never missed.
          I've made you proud and glowing,but I brought you shame as well.
                I've got you to smile- and even laugh. So will I still go to hell?
                We've had our tender moments. I've known a mothers love,
         I've felt the depths of saddness-and the warmth of the sun above.
           I guess I'm at a crossroad- My life now more than half passed.
                          My hourglass of life,its sands slip by so fast.
                 I didn't write too many words-for you-my loving "mom".
           I can't say why I haven't-since my words won't cause you harm. 
                  So now here on this Mothers Day.With you so far away.
                  I felt I had to write you this-These things I have to say.
                I wish you all the smiles,on all the faces-- here on earth.
             You have to know I've loved you.-Since my first breath at birth.
         I'm sorry for times I've hurt you and the wrongs things I have done,
    I know that I was born first,but thats not why you call me "number one".
         I'll spend the time that we have left,always trying to make you smile,
                I hope you'll see my love for you-has been here all the while.


                                                                                     RJM 2011

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Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 8, 2011 at 11:57 AM Lovely creative poetry to tribute Mom Robert.. a special delight to read on this special day of luv and expression.. u have captured the essence luv..