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.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
May 20, 2010 at 3:46 AM
Karla, I don't think there is a greater love then that we receive from our mothers here on this earth. I love reading poems when love is so expressed for a most appreciated mother. Have a wonderful day and congratulations on your win in the contest. Thank you for your kind comment. Love, carol
La France Avatar
May 12, 2010 at 3:04 PM
Karla, your words to your Mom, truly move me, they could be my own words to my Mom, who also took a piece of my heart with her. I want to thank you for your comment on my poem, My Here and Now, about a different kind of love, my love for Henri... constance
Freeman Avatar
May 9, 2010 at 4:44 PM
Congratulations Karla on your placement in the contest. Agape, Moses
Johnson Avatar
May 8, 2010 at 10:26 PM
lCongratulations Karla on your win with this love filled poem. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
May 8, 2010 at 8:47 PM
Congrats Karla on your winning poem in the Mother contest... with this "beauty" ..a great win to enjoy..luv.. Linda-Marie..
La France Avatar
May 8, 2010 at 7:15 PM
Congratulations, Karla, on third place, in my contest, Mother, with this beautiful poem.
Flach Avatar
May 5, 2010 at 9:43 PM
Nice tribute to your Mom. I am sure she would be proud.
Marchlewski Avatar
May 5, 2010 at 9:19 PM
This is a beautiful poem.
Roberts Avatar
May 5, 2010 at 9:01 PM
lovely sentiments
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May 5, 2010 at 8:55 PM
love it, is it for the mother contest, if so good luck, enjoyed,..p.d.
A  Avatar
May 5, 2010 at 8:54 PM
SUCH A SWEET WRITE, ENJOYED
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