Nine years ago today....
I woke up this morning
and
Remembered that nine years ago today
a piece of my life was ripped away
I waitressed that morning so normal and carefree
never imagined my biggest fear was about to face me
Poured coffee in endless cups of early birds hands
watched wrinkled smiles laugh and reminisce on younger years
Flirted with regulars while lashes batted dollar bills
It was just another day serving food and cleaning spills
My cell phone rang a little before Nine
It was my dad, but all I could hear were the cries
He said it was Mom as I stood confused on the phone
I said you mean grandma? then I felt so alone
I didn’t believe it as I jumped in my car
The road was a blur, my heart dropped to the floor
I convinced myself the whole way that it was my grandmother instead
He couldn’t have meant it was my mom that was dead
I pulled up to my house as flashing lights stole my view
My child hood flashed before me as I realized it was true
I barreled through police in slow motion it seemed
I was blinded from tears and wished it was all a dream
I ran into her room and looked down on the floor
Saw my idle wrapped in plastic as I fell to the floor
Her smile ran from me and memories punched me so hard
I couldn’t do this, I just couldn’t live without my mom
A heart attack in her sleep at the age of 43
I still can’t believe my mother left me.
Author notes
Nine years have passed so fast, I miss you everyday Mom. Time never heals...
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Wow this was sad. I am not for sure what I would do if I ever lose my mom! She means alot to me. I enjoyed reading this. Thanks for enteirng and best of luck to you in the contest.
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My Heavens! My mother is the exact same age as your mom was!
And btw, this was touching. I'm sorry for the loss!
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So sorry for your loss. Please take the time to think of the good things. Lots of them; to help put the pain in its place...
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This was amazing! I haven't been on AllPoetry in a while, so this is the first poem I've read on here in two years.
The size of the stanzas and your language through them really gave that sense of urgency and alarm.
I know how it feels to lose a loved one so unexpectedly, and you captured it very accurately. Awesome job.
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Thank you so much...I havent been back in a while myself and I am trying to get caught up on everyone work..thank you so much for reading and welcome back..
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oh, wow! My God, that was a traumatic read, and I cannot imagine living it. Oh, Layne, you must miss her terribly. She was so young! This is a heart-wrenching poem, but one I know will touch many. Love, L
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Thank you Lane....I always value your opinions and enjoy your comments...
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