Mother Is The First Word Spoken
A Mothers Worst Nightmare(based on a true story)
Ruthie rode her bicycle after school one sunny day
As Mom worked in the celler
Styling the hair, of neighborhood ladies whom sat in her chair
No one had any idea
Of a Mothers worst nightmare
A knock at the front door echoed through the celler wall
As Ruthies Mom rushed up the stair, calling out "Who could be there?"
Little did she expect a policeman to stand so near
As reality kicked into slow motion
Ruthies mom listened to the notion
Sad words were spoken;
"Your daughter has been hit by a car just across the street, not far"
Ruthies mom turned white with fright, as the room air thickened
Her stomach turned, as she felt sickened
A Mothers worst nightmare
Little did Ruthie know that when she left the house that day
She wouldn't be going back home to stay
Ruthie awoke several weeks later
Surrounded by doctors and nurses
Ruthies first words spoken were, "Mother"
How else would a story like this be told
Bitter and sweet, yet so brief
As I recall
"Mother", was the first word spoken
To my belief
Many years have past
Each day filled with gratitude and pleasures that last
Although the past never forgotten
Tomorrow to begotten
Physical scars are daily reminders of imperfection
So that immortals like me carry more compassion
Written by LEGold
