Raining

My love for my children is exploding inside
All of my emotions are in a landslide
My heart heavy and aching and making me weak
I'm lost in this black cloud, tears raining on my cheek
I raised and protected them until they spread their wings
Oh what happy memories their lives do bring
It seems only yesterday they were by my side
Always needing something or wanting a ride
I should be content they have made it this far
But I want to go back to the very start
I am not ready to be tossed aside
To let them live as they decide
I am their mother from beginning to end
Happy they're leaving I cannot pretend
This time should be a parent's ultimate goal
To Watch as their lives do unfold
But for now I am in pain
Is there anything that can stop this rain?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Chappell Avatar
October 28, 2010 at 4:57 PM
thank you for sharing my friend duncan
Brown Avatar
October 28, 2010 at 11:35 AM
I am just starting to read today and I must say there are some exceptional poems posted. Glad yours was included in my reading today Donna. Love, Carol
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October 27, 2010 at 3:01 PM
I know how hard it is for Mums to see their little ones leave and the worrying still goes on. Welcome to the soup
Falotico Avatar
October 27, 2010 at 2:50 PM
sad and happy write my dear...read my "Set to sea"poem it applys to all...
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