Joined: 01 Oct 2004
Posts: 22
Location: Kansas City, MO
For My Mother...
So many children lost each day,
Minds and bodies left battered and scarred,
Always searching for a better way.
Tears and blood food the streets,
Scared of monsteres, parents and life,
Hiding and shaking beneath the sheets.
I'm aware but can't relate
Because my parents cherish me,
Gave me a home where I never knew hate.
Time goes on and I grow older,
Realizing how lucky I've been
To be given a mother to cry on her shoulder.
I always appreciated but never knew
The dark side of childhood I never saw,
The gifts and serenity that come to so few.
I write this in honor of my mother,
To remind her on her birthday
How much I truly love her.
Words cannot describe how lucky I feel
To have never felt the pain of so many,
To have experienced family love that's so real.
And each time I write the name she's give me,
I swell with pride and gratitude,
Reminded of all she's done for me.
The money, the gifts, the possessions all matter.
But even more so, the advice, trust, compassion, selflessness, and unconditional love,
Without which my world may have shattered.
Hearts and young minds are so fragile
And I am one of few who faced no homeward challenge,
Because my mother's parenting is so agile.
And despite the miles between us now,
I'm a well adjusted and capable adult,
Living a life that without her guidance I wouldn't know how.
I hope she knows I never meant to leave her
But left to spread the wings she's give me,
To build on this foundation she's helped me further.
And each day we grow more mature,
My love, respect, and admiration grow for her.
And I'm thankful for all I never had to endure.
And mother, I know these words will make you cry,
But I just want you to know how much your love has helped me grow.
And it's because of you that I am able to fly.
_________________ "She is a warm blanket around my heart in the dead of winter storms."
Fri Feb 11, 2005 4:27 am
cmichelle1119
Joined: 11 Nov 2004
Posts: 879
Rain,
This is so beautiful hun...I know she had to have cried and cried over this one.She's lucky to have you...
Hugs,
Michelle
Sat Feb 12, 2005 5:07 am
DanceofSorrows
Joined: 29 Aug 2004
Posts: 2837
RainbowKitty,
Hats off to your wonderful mom!!!!!! And to you for such a treasure of dedication to her. My heart was touched~
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