Mama

I close my eyes and say a prayer.

Praying hard that you are still there.

My heart has been heavy since you left.

The pain is still raw after years have passed.

I feel your presence watching over me.

I smell your scent when you are protecting me.

Nothing has been the same since you left.

You were my always and everything and that's that.

I miss you so much I could almost crack.

I can't crack, I have to be strong, 

Hold my head up and pretend nothings wrong.

I still have little people who depend on me.

I wouldn't want to disappoint my mama who taught me.

I pray and pray when it is my time

that you will come collect me and the soul that is mine.

Meet me on the other side before the pearly white gates.

Hold my hand but not cause of fear. 

I just want to feel the love that you radiate. 

Author's Note

ignore grammar problems. First draft, Will fix later

Reviews

[Lee Bakes]

This is such a sweet poem. It reminded me of my friend who's mother passed away when she was rather young. I look at her and I say to myself, I can only imagine how hard things must be for her. Moms are truly god's greatest gift. Thanks for sharing this.

Love
Lee

[Diane]

That is correct. Now that my mother is gone, I can not stand when people disrespect their mother.

[Shabeeh Haider]

A fine tribute to a mother. No matter how many years will pass, their absence will always be felt. As you have said we have to be strong, for the others who depend on us and also to make our mothers proud, for this is how they would want us to be.

[Diane]

Yes. Over three years and it's still very raw. Still to this day i thrive to make my mama proud. Thank you so much for your review.

[Bra.Kofi]

I love this piece and I felt the emotions flow. keep writing and blessing beginners like myself

[Diane]

That's sweet. Thank you the review.

[Kasey M.C.]

I love your poem.
Keep writing your poems.
I really that last part.

"I just want to feel the love that you radiate."

Is this a personal poem but if it is than I'm sorry for your lost. May she rest in peace.

[Diane]

Thank you dear.

[Kasey M.C.]

You're welcome!

[Arman]

nice writing.
i really liked it.
keep it going!
I still have little people who depend on me.
I wouldn't want to disappoint my mama who taught me.

I pray and pray when it is my time

[Diane]

Thank you very much.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Emotions like these are the hardest to pen, so many emotions swirl around. This is very lovely, your message is clear and elegant.

[Diane]

Thank you so much for your review.

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

Such a beautiful prayer. I loved the way you expressed your feelings throughout the poem. But, I feel really sad about your pain. Wishing you lots of blessings and bright sunshine. "I can't crack, I have to be strong, Hold my head up and pretend nothings wrong. I still have little people who depend on me.
I wouldn't want to disappoint my mama who taught me." Those words are inspiring for me thanks for sharing them :)

[Diane]

thank you for the review. Yes, it's still raw but we do have to keep going. Thanks again.

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

Welcome and you're absolutely right my friend.

[Elmarie]

I love the sentiment I felt through this poem. I loved my mother and lost her just before my last child was born. I love the yearning and the request of reuniting at the end. Thank you for sharing.

[Diane]

Thank you for reviewing! Poems about moms are sweet but it seems you can not really put the feeling on paper.

[Elmarie]

I agree words have limits but I think you did really well and your love for your mum shines through these verses, Such as the first strong stokes of the morning sun steals the darkness from the night. Blessings El

[Diane]

Thank you. I could put together a book of how great she was.

[Gee]

Nicely penned.Nothing quite like a mother's love.I think we all on this site must have toyed with this subject,my offering is called,"A mother's passing".Take care

[Diane]

Thank you. I will read "A mother's passing".