Longing for Mom
I will always miss you, mom
even though you are long gone
only by remembering
that I can help ease the pain
Time has not healed all the wounds
it has left an emptiness
a longing that can't be filled
an ache evoked by your name
Memories of you linger
in all corners of the house
I can't help but shed a tear
even just saying your name
I miss hearing your sweet voice
even holding your gnarled hands
I yearn for your company
home will never be the same
I love you, sorry, thank you
words that I would like to say
that even just in my dreams
hope you get the chance to hear
Oh God why did you take her
You could have done it later
a plea for more time with her
what I asked in my prayer
In childhood, you've been denied
comfort you've always aspired
that is why you have worked hard
to make things easy for us
My dreams were only for you
to give you only the best
to enjoy what you have missed
from hard labor, you can rest
I still have plenty of plans
my wish for you were all grand
to see stamps on your passport
to travel around the world
We'll eat to our heart's desire
shop around till we get tired
a lavish treat for a queen
mom, you deserve everything
I know I need to move on
I can't just be sad for long
you would not want this for me
you want me to be happy
Don't worry I will be fine
might be sad once in a while
I will always make you proud
even when you're not around
© 2021 Harriet Dionela
