I'm Sorry Mom (Poem)

Last writing I will be submitting for a while, I figured I should write a tribute to my mother.

I'm sorry mom,

For all the times I went against what was right.

You told me,

"When someone talks, boy, you look them in the eye."

I'm sorry,

You expected something great from my life.

But the drugs quickly dimmed

Who you've always thought was bright.

You saw me,

Go through s**t you could hardly understand.

You screamed out.

Could you see remnants of my old man?

I'm sorry,

The path I chose was not part of the plan.

But you kept up with support,

And always lent a helping hand.

I would starve.

I left home at sixteen, living on my own.

Then I'd call,

"Hey mom, think you could bring me just a loaf?"

She'd show up,

A car-load full of groceries, soap for laundry loads.

Then I'd wonder to myself,

"Why the f**k did I leave home?"

Not much changed,

I can't seem to keep a grip on success.

Addiction beat,

Though I can't say that I'm better than the rest.

I got my girl...

Am I a good dad, come on, let's be honest.

Mom, I need a true answer...

Mom, how can I fix this?

Author's Note

Last writing I will be submitting for a while, I figured I should write a tribute to my mother.

Reviews

[AnoudQ]

Good.

[Damien Davison]

Thanks!

[de_maruf]

fine

[Damien Davison]

Thanks

[Damien Davison]

I can relate to parts of this very much .. and that is the very reason I like this write .

[Damien Davison]

I'm glad I could reach out and you could relate! Thank you for the review.

[Uroš D. Stojanov..]

Beautiful and touching. You really made me think about life and how everything can change in just a flash without us even knowing. Beautiful tribute for a mother, I loved it...

[Damien Davison]

I'm glad it could make you think. Indeed things just happen, time just passes... Thank you!

[~SouthernGirl~]

Wow. This is really nice. Very heartfelt. Wonderful write. ;)

[Damien Davison]

Thank you, I felt she needed it!

[~SouthernGirl~]

No problem. ;)

[bellatix22]

That's so nice.. And touching. :)

[Damien Davison]

Thank you very much!

[Ruth]

Powerful...
Sometimes a tribute can help purge the what if's and doubts...
Nice to have a poem that has a positive ending though :)

[Damien Davison]

Isn't it always? lol. I felt I needed to make it! Well, wanted to. Thanks for reviewing!

[Ruth]

Most welcome Damien :)

[Ana Soo]

Why everytime I read your poems they make me think of Marshall Bruce Mathers III. This one is no different. Which is a good thing.

[Damien Davison]

Wow, to be even compared to such a lyricist is such an honor. Thank you!

[Ana Soo]

Truth be said:)

[A love for poetry]

Beautiful mate! I wished my mom cared some more... But this poem is just great ^_^
Heart-felt honesty here, hope your mom liked the poem.

[Damien Davison]

Yea, she said she did, lol. Feel free to send me some read requests sir! I thank you for checking out my work!

[A love for poetry]

Thats nice, I know it takes some courage to want to connect or rekindle; on that level, especially after years of... disconnection.

Yes, will send you some, I have in the back shed, needing some editing etc.

Thank you.

[Damien Davison]

Indeed, the bridge is still need a lot of repair... Take care!

[Lonely Islander]

Oh wow, this is was really touchy and sweet...the whole poem reeked of the guiltiness and i think that you conveyed your feelings really well..i love poems about moms, i love writing poems about moms n this was one of the best i have read:-):-):-D.

[Damien Davison]

Thank you so much for the review, that means a lot you'd say this is one of the best you've ever read, after saying you love poems about moms. I'm glad you enjoyed it, thanks a lot!

[Lonely Islander]

You r very welcome:-):-):-D.