To Mom

When I was a child, you would hold me tight When I went to bed, you would kiss me good-night At times I know, I was really bad, You were always patient, not often mad. As I got older, my love for you grew My perfect flower, covered in dew. No matter what I did, I knew you were there, Always willing to forgive, showing me you care. When I got married and moved away, I thought about you just about every day. The child that grew under my heart, Showed me how much of you, that I was a part. At times I needed you but I didn't call, I knew how much you worried about us all. I had so much inside, I wanted you to know So hard, it was for me, to let my feelings show. Although I didn't say it, I'm sure you could see, That you meant the whole world to me. There was no time to say good-by, So now, deep inside of me, I cry. I know that you are happy, up in heaven Some souls have no one, you have seven. I feel so empty I don't know what to do, You have taken my heart with you. I will always feel this emptiness within, Until, my dear Mother, I see you again. Until then I want you to know, I love you Mom, I loved you so.