" Melting Ice "

Bridget, get me some ice!

I've long known what that meant.

Mom was taken from us.

And her other was sent.

Wanting always to help her,

Staying close by her side.

Telling me how she loves us,

While I watched as she cried.

Listening late at night,

I wont sleep at all.

Hoping I will hear her

If she needs me at all.

Now although I'm older,

Still I dont understand.

The fear and pain in her eyes,     

As she grips melting ice in her hand.

                JAM

Reviews

[Cathy Wattam]

Great poem here, I really enjoyed reading it. I could feel the emotion and love the symbolism used. Excellent. Would be even better if the font was a little larger too!

[judith106]

I never learned how to type and don't know much about computers either but I am gonna try some different fonts. I never even thought of it. Thanks for reading

[EileenMarie]

Very deep and gripping....... Great write

[judith106]

Wow gripping is a powerful word. thank you

[Raven Starhawk]

Sad but with a power sure to stay with me. I can always imagine how hard it might be to lose a loved one. It is a reality that we cannot escape. No matter how unfair it seems...there is just no denying the fact that we all succumb to death.

[judith106]

The 2 lines Mom was taken from us and her other was sent...what I meant by it is the different times I have had to have her do it, she knows that I am going to be different. Bridget has not read this poem yet. I've raised alone but had ALOT of help from my family. But there have been so many times when it was just me and her

[judith106]

Haha I forgot I love that you said...sure to stay with you. Quite a compliment Thanks

[writingurl14]

its such a sad poem but also well written, great job

[Whiskurz]

A beautiful sad piece.....Well penned my friend......Whisk

[judith106]

It is funny how beautiful and sad go together because it kind of hits the nail right on the head when it comes to how I feel about my daughter. I do hate that she saw me so upset and different at times...but she is one of those people that you can almost see her inner beauty. Thank you