A MOTHER'S LOVE

A MOTHER'S LOVE

A Poem by forrestcook
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Expressions of love for lost child

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A MOTHER’S LOVE
 





The shepherd stood counting his flock,
when he found one had not come home.
So he left the ninety and nine
to search for the one left alone.

Like shepherds a mother will cry
for the one child who wanders lost;
she will pray every night on her knees,
she will search no matter the cost.

Her tears will not end ‘till her child
is safely back home in her arms;
she carried that child ‘neath her heart,
she’ll not rest if the child faces harm.

And should that child not return
should she die not knowing his place,
she will wait there on heaven’s shore
‘till at last she can touch her child’s face.

© Forrest Phelps-Cook

For Jason....I will always love you.

© 2010 forrestcook


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So sweet, so sad, so heartbreaking. I am not a mother, and probably won't be for some time, but you really tapped into my inherent motherly instincts and emotions just then! This was an amazing piece.

Posted 13 Years Ago


Oh Forrest how beautifully heart breaking. Regardless their chosen paths or actions we as mothers love them endlessly and uncondtionally, but for me the time has come to just back away and stop trying to win their love it is a battle I will never win...

This was awesome as always my friend

Extra big hugs to you my friend.
D

Posted 13 Years Ago



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Added on September 26, 2010
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Married to Jackie Leon Cook. I am originally from Arizona, although I grew up as an "Air Force brat". I have five grown children, 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. I met my husband on the.. more..

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