Mother Wait For Me

Mother Wait For Me

A Poem by Dara

I imagine her

gazing out of the window

with eyes that cannot see.

 

A thousand miles away

all alone in her room

 the radio her only company.

 

My heart aches

to hold her hand

and share old memories.

 

But visitors 

are not allowed

she is under quarantine.

 

God keep her strong

long enough to last

I implore, I beg, I plead.

 

When the madness ends

I'll run to your side

oh mother please wait

for me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

© 2020 Dara


Author's Note

Dara
My thoughts as I think of my 92 year old mother in her nursing home during this global crisis.

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So sorry she’s in quarantine
I hope she gets through this and you can visit her again xx

Posted 3 Years Ago


Dara

3 Years Ago

Thank you very much. Hopefully the time will come soon. There are so many similar stories out there... read more
Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)

3 Years Ago

Yes i hope she will be ok 👌
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Rye
so sad and heart touching, hope she makes it through. I have a 97 year old grandma in a nursing home all we can do is do window visits. It's sad

Posted 3 Years Ago


Dara

3 Years Ago

It is an especially rough time for those in nursing homes. Wishing your grandma well also! Thank you.. read more
A very poignant poem, of which many of us can identify; vivid images pop out and the content is so appropriate now. All we can do is hope this "plague" vanishes soon ,so we can see our older loved ones before they pass. Lovely poem!

Posted 3 Years Ago


Dara

3 Years Ago

It is all so surreal. I wonder what the new long lasting normal will be after all of this? Hopefully.. read more
so sad and touching. real from the perspective of that painful separation. i pray that this thing ends soon. god help us all ... :)

Posted 3 Years Ago


Dara

3 Years Ago

Yes, what is happening now is incomprehensible. The pain of separation adding to it is almost unbear.. read more
This is one of the top poems I've read under the huge umbrella of "virus-related" writes! I love that you show a palpable slice of real life, rather than a grumbling commentary about generalities. This is the kind of glimpse into "being human" that makes all the other meaningless noise dissipate for a few moments, as we ponder how hard this situation would be for anyone! This is a precious share of honesty & depth of feeling! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

Posted 3 Years Ago


Dara

3 Years Ago

Many many thank you’s Margie! It is very personal for me. Unfortunately there will probably be no .. read more
Very sad poem. It's hard to be separated from those you love. I've separated from my country at my own will and abandoned my mother. I haven't seen her in years and I don't know if she's living or not.

Posted 3 Years Ago


Dara

3 Years Ago

I am so sorry to hear that. It was an act of love on her part I am sure. To watch our young one’s .. read more
NotUsinganymore

3 Years Ago

Thank you very much
It certainly is tough for all those in this current situation.. I think back to when my own mother was still alive and suffered Cancer she passed away I n 2009 after a 10 year battle..at the age of only 58 years .. I’m glad she isn’t living through this nightmare we are facing today .. it is most certainly is the most difficult of times.
I do hope our scientist find a
suitable cure soon and it’s not too long until we can get back to normality.
Kind regards.. stay safe
Katrina

Posted 4 Years Ago


Dara

4 Years Ago

I am so sorry to hear about your mother. She was so young! Thank you for your kind words. Yes, hopef.. read more
Katrina Mckeown

4 Years Ago

Thank-you Dara and stay safe.
Katrina
oh my ..dear Dara! :( how hard it must be for you and all those in this situation ... of course I think of me own Ma who passed away in 2005 at the age of 90 ... she was in hospice and myself and my children were all there with her when she passed .. praying your prayer with you Dara ... this is a crazy time indeed ... but it will pass ... much worse has challenged us as an Nation ... love on ya! peace and joy and comfort to your Ma ..a wonderful heartfelt expression of love and a tribute as well ...
E.

Posted 4 Years Ago


Dara

4 Years Ago

Thank you so much! Your words reflect a glint of hope as well as compassion. Yes, we as a nation hav.. read more
Einstein Noodle

4 Years Ago

:) ................ back at ya!
Dara, this is among the most tragic consequences of the crisis. All the nursing homes here are operating under the same quarantine. They don't even leave their rooms. And, since most are unable to use or unfamiliar with social media and the internet, they cannot connect with the outside world like the younger generations.

This is a heartbreaking poem but so well crafted. This might be a morning and evening prayer, especially the last two stanzas. Prayers for your mother and all others kept from loved ones and friends.

Posted 4 Years Ago


Dara

4 Years Ago

Thank you for your words of compassion and insight. It is so sad that many of them, like my mother, .. read more
This is the only way we remain attached in these miserable times. Through the bond of love, reflecting what parents have been doing ever since life began-doing what is good for the other. Even if it means staying in isolation. And that is what your poem made me feel. May God help us in these difficult times and give us the power and strength to cope with the situation. May God keep your mother strong and may you meet her soon.

Posted 4 Years Ago


Dara

4 Years Ago

I so appreciate your words of wisdom and support. We have already seen acts of extreme kindness and .. read more
Ayesha

4 Years Ago

Best wishes:-)

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