Fighting To Stay Asleep: A Poem
She spoke to me again today
Her love filled my dreams
A mother’s love
Even from above
Can seep through the tightly stitched seams.
She told me not to worry so much
Tasks would get done, things will get paid
Positive words urging me on
To live life before it is gone
The longer I’m awake, her image does fade.
She said she would send help our way
All I need is her love, but she explained more
Her words included money
I found it quite funny
I doubt The Bank of Heaven has an exit door.
She also reminded me of my desire to get fit
My dream showed me running for the state line
Legs moving, fire in my veins
No acknowledgment of my pains
Her support transcends even though she left me behind.
She filled my sleep with so much love
Upon waking, I found myself trying to hold on
To her sweet face
She’s lost in a haze
In my dreams she will be, but in life she is gone.
©LMY 4.16.2012
Comments
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BlossomSB, I've heard that before, too! It's definitely something to think about! Thanks for the comment!
A lovely poem. Someone once said that if we worry about something, think about how we will see it in ten years' time - voila! It's nothing to worry about at all. Loved it.
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Gypsy, thanks! Your comment would have made my mother very happy! Thanks for the comment and votes!
Voted up and awesome. Your mom will always be by your side have no doubt. She was very beautiful and she reminds me of one of those old time actresses like Garbo and Hayworth.
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Michele, thank you so much!
Poem of beauty. I love my mother and I miss her. Thumbs up of course.
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xstatic, that's very nice of you to say! Thank you so much!
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sandrabusby, I agree! I enjoy my dreams most of the time! Thanks for the comment!
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kj force, my mother loved to laugh so there was always lots of humor around our house! I believe I miss that the most. I can't remember her laugh.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my words! I really appreciate you!
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Michael, I'm glad you liked it! Thank you for your wonderful support!
Touching poetry! On of your best, truly.
Those times we spend in sleep and dreaming are some of the most precious. Thanks for SHARING.
Another gem...I'm sure your Mom is smiling down and is very proud..A Mothers' job is NOT an easy one..I know I found that to be the hardest task I ever did, but muddled through, thanks to belief in " the Almighty"and lots of HUMOR...
Lisa, I was hopping and I found this Gem of a poem. I love this my sweet. I don't know how you do my lovely woman but you do.
Great work Lisa.
Love you Always
michael
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