Poems for Mothers
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Sentry
Commanding and fierce
She stands
Solid
Unbending
Closed
Impossible to reach, until
She softens, opens herself
Reaches
For the hand of her child
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She glides across the kitchen
Spatula in hand
Her hair in crusted wisps
Like snakes encased in sand
Expertly handling the mixer
At the same time manning the broom
Toe curled around a lost binky
Eyes constantly scanning the room
And now she is saving a boiled over pot
In just the nick of time
To salvage what is left of the chicken
Being cooked for the second time
Of course the phone is ringing, too
And the neighbor’s at the door
“Hello? Oh, no I’m not interested,”
“Come on in- watch that pee-spot on the floor!”
She’s a goddess, slightly used, but unlike any other
She’s a mentor, she’s a master, she’s martyr
She’s a mother
Lament
Can I tell you that I’m sorry
For all the times you wept
For all the times I lied to you
For forbidden items kept
For times I acted like I didn’t know you
In front of all my friends
And made you feel so stupid
For trying so hard again
Can I tell you that my heart aches
For trespasses I now see
For all I did to you
For all you gave to me
Mother, I can’t tell you
The grace I’ve finally found
If only I could have told you
While you were around
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Thanks! I'm honored that you're reading them! I did this post in response to a HubMob, which is such a fun idea if anyone is at a loss for a topic or just wants to feel more a part of the community (especially helpful if you're new & novice, as I am).
Keep them coming :)
The poetry is amazing. The last poem really hit home for me. My mother is still around though. I think I will have to come up with something for her this mother's day, although I doubt that I will come anywhere near this moving work.
"Can I tell you that my heart achesFor trespasses I now seeFor all I did to youFor all you gave to me"
Beautiful!
T22, thank you for your kind compliments!! It means a lot and I'm so glad you enjoyed reading.
These are amazingly beautiful! So true and sweet. Thanks so much for sharing and I'm loving your hubs!
MissJamieD, why thank you so very much - it means a lot lot lot!!
Wow - tear (swipe) sniff sniff.
Big hug...
Cindy
Cindyyyyyyy!!!!
Aww, you read my hub!! Hugs to you! :D
R - Please give BB a big hug for me (but don't squish him)..hee hee
Cin
Cyn-
Will do!!!!! :D
Hmmm, I missed these as CC Riter back then. so sorry. Well, I am here now and will follow your poetry and art till I'm spent.
Honored, ralwus. I will strive all the more to put out good stuff!!
hi,i like your hubs :)
keep walking, thank you and I'm so glad you liked! I think I'll head over to check yours out as I haven't seen you here yet :(
See you in your hubs....
Those were heart-felt and moving poems, Roobee. Thank you for sharing them. A poem is a not complete until it is shared, as with all art. Don't stop stoking the fire of your writing passion. Inspire!
christianesk- thank you very much. I appreciate your compliments & certainly welcome the encouragement!! *huge smile*
Hey Roobee, you are welcome. Keep writing with passion and beauty. Let your gift become fully alive, and if you would like to get an idea of the power of a confident and affirming person, have a read of this:
Lament this was the greatest of all . great job. It made me shed a tear :( :-(:-(:-(:-(:-(:-(:-(:-(:-(:-(:-(:-(:-(:-(:-(:-(:-(
loved the picture of the mum and baby and the poems also well done xxxx
Thanks christianesk, I appreciate your comments.
Uriel, I am both pleased and sad that you were caused to shed a tear. :) Thank you most humbly for reading and appreciating, as it really means so much to me.
Hi Brenda, thanks! The picture is my little guy & me when he was just a teeny thing. It's amazing how much he's changed and grown just since then (a little over a year). Motherhood definitely changes your perspective - and makes you reflect on your own parents, too. Thanks, again!
Hi RooBee! I followed Brenda over here. And I firmly believe I was meant to read these three poems this morning. You've captured wonderfully the complex essence of motherhood. Loved the line "she's a goddess slightly used"
And REALLY love the Lament poem. So true -- especially of teenagers:-).
Keep writing about your motherhood experience! You inspire me! MM
Yay, Mighty Mom!! I'm so glad to have you by for a read. Your compliments give me a great big boost of confidence to continue on in the realms of poetry. Thank you so much and for you to say that I inspire YOU...well, sheesh...*blushes* Again, most sincere thanks! :D:D
AEvans says:
8 months ago
I loved the poems !!! :)