she walks into the room with her head bowed unlike the Diva she is.
my Savior. Too many years of never knowing not knowing where she is going
her palms twitch once again as she knows that she
has to leave her babies alone again tonight
as she's done before and will continue to do
"I love you Deedee, I love you Dana-Rae. Be good."
As if saying "good" would better our situation,
fill our tummies with the hope we hunger for. I watch the door close as she leaves.
It's 5 o'clock in the morning and that kiss she blew wil have to last
from now till 8 at night. That woman who held me in her arms as she wondered how
we would eat. That superhuman Lady that stayed up late thought she was weary
to finish my homework with me.
She. Ain't you ever heard of her? Well you can see her in the office
filing papers till it's done skipping her lunchbreak just earn three more dollars to her check.
My Warrior she who sacreficed her dreams to nurture my own
You don't know her, but you think you do. You never woke up to the steady drop of her tears as s
he patch up my clothes for school, going without dinner
so that Dee and I could eat. That's the Queen I speak of she gave up her crown to
save her children and never looked back
My Life. She saves me everyday with her calm voice and sunny smile
how can I every repay this gifft can you tell me
oh mother tell me what sacrifice I owe to the Goddess
that controls my breath. She died for me that I might live and
only Christ has payed the even penalty for my sake
And yet she smiles through the pain even when the flow was strain
she smiled held her own and continued to keep face. That Fortress
that guides me through all my days feeds me clothes me and keeps me sane.
What title is worthy of such feat? President? Conqueror? Dictator? Emancipator? Empress?
Or maybe Mom?
Author notes
Just consider how you really feel about your mother( or any other primary guardian). Before i wrote this I was actually angry at my ma. She's making me go to a dinner party at her new work place. But then I remembered when she couldn't go to one. And i looked on my page and just started typing. I love my mom, but sometimes I forget the hard times and all she's done for me. Think about what your parent(s) have done the next time you call them unfair or say you hate them.
A contest entry
- March New Members contest by AP Greeters.
600 points, ended April 8, 2008, 64 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What has your mother done or given up for you( or father, granny, etc.)?
Comments
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Yes mothers are strong for their children. They go to almost any lengths to provide for us and make a way. Thank you for sharing and welcome to allpoetry. I encourage you to keep writing to read and comment. God Bless Tammy Site Greeter
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Welcome to AllPoetry
Wow, this dedication has so much love and passion in it. I'm sure that if your mother sees it, she will be very happy
Good luck in the contest.
~Diana
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Welcome to Allpoetry
What a truly beautiful write about your mother.This is a wonderful dedication for her and that you did it whilst angry makes it even more powerful.
Thank you so much for your entry
Gaylene
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Welcome to AllPoetry
A lovely write for your MOther, I think it is wonderful that whilst in the middle of being angry at your Mum for something small you realised everything she has sacrificed for you and done for you.
Beautiful write
♥
Thank you for your entry
Best of luck
Stay safe
~Manda
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