I Remember Mama
i was a lucky
one
my little mother
as kind as she could
be
cared for me
never missed a day
kissed me off to
school
and was there to
welcome me home
a beautiful
seamstress
she made clothes for
me
i remember a
favorite
red with a full
skirt
i would spin around
to see it flare
beautiful gowns for
dances i would go
a terrific cook
could make anything
she made jam when
the fruit was in season
make pickles, cakes
and pies
her meals were best
when i was little
she often read to me
favorite stories
she taught me all
the nursery rhymes
she introduced me to
her love of poetry
a home-body
loved our home
our pets
my dad
us kids
her god
she took me to
church
she had a lovely
voice
taught sunday school
and looked after the
sick
often took a dish to
the covered dish suppers
i'm afraid church
didn't take to me
lived a long time
without complaint
died at 96
way too soon
i remember mama
i miss her everyday
i miss her everyday
May 12 2016
8 comments:
Your mom sounds like a formidable force.. such strength... such love in her.
She sounds like wonderful person with so much love to give to others. Beautiful tribute.
Lots of love,
Sanaa
For those, of us, who have an abusive mom, I envy you, and the time, she spent with you and your family. Only wish, more mothers were like this, filled with love and compassion, towards everyone.
What a very dear Mama you had, Annell. I love your sweet, endearing poem in tribute to her.
Sweet memories will always be the best thing to hold on to. A heart warming piece, thank you for sharing,
Wonderful memories - wonderful tribute. Heartwarming indeed.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful mother with us. I really like the last stanza. Our lives on this earth are too short...even at 96.
What a wonderful woman she was. It warms my heart to read it, Annell.
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