Momma

For my Momma! Happy Birthday!!!! ^_~ (I dare not say what age)

Mom, Momma, Mommy, Momma Dearest, Momma Bear, Mom, MOMMA!!!

Bear, Bearly Bear, Bear Bear, Daughter, Daughter Dearest, Pain-In-The-Butt-Daughter WHAT!?!

*Deep breath* I just wanna say....

We've had our ups and downs

as mother and child

I the youngest daughter

only drove you, slightly wild

I tried to feed the fish

once when I was three

the tank turned to oatmeal

and boy did I flee

I always made you worry

even as I got older

no stranger scared me

charmed with just one smolder

There were many nights

I'd sneak into your way

"can I put my feet on you?"

I'd ask to your dismay

The times when I were little

when you would "make the hole"

it always made me feel happy

my fears you would console

my hand you then slowly

began to let go

as I started middle school

and began to grow

I made many friends

and a few enemies

yet you were always there

with advice remedies

You always encouraged

all of my dreams

from cheering to dance

to acting and things

But then I turned

into an adolescent teen

your worst nightmare 

was a drama queen

I wasn't too bad

though we argued more

I was still naive

believing I was mature

We used to say

we'd write a book together

with your witty humor

like that of Merryweather

You stood by my side

when I went my own way

secretly watching

still to this day

I've learned so many

lessons in life

about becoming a mom

and being a wife

You were me once

and Mamaw was you

listening and caring

about the things you'd do

I can never express

my sincere appreciation

for being my guidance

through times of frustration

So I guess what I'm trying

to really get through

Is simply, Momma

I will always love you.

 

Author's Note

This poem has a lot of references that only my Momma and a few relatives would get. I love explaining where they come from though, so feel free to ask if your curious!

Reviews

[zainul]

You are a blessed one.
You have a perfect guide,friend and relative.
You have grown so sweet and graceful by the love and affection of your Momma.
Love the whole poem.
Yet this part is great.
"I can never express
my sincere appreciation
for being my guidance
through times of frustration"

[Serenity Faith]

Thank you very much ^_^ Your words will make my Momma happy too.

[quarintine_deathangel]

Aww it's sweet and caring, very clear that you live in a tight knit family. I am curious about one thing, What makes growing up easier to take every day? A beautiful poem, thanks for writing! ;)

[Adam Faison]

Sweet and great! Love the transition from small child to grown up.

[Brandon Mathis]

I guaranteed your mom cried, but this is such a great poem. i hope she loved it like everyone on here does!!

[Patricia B. Hepler]

My hand you then slowly began to let go... My fav part. Sounds like you have wisdom beyond your years. Imagine~ pat

[Serenity Faith]

Thank you very much ^_^ I'm glad you enjoyed this. I have been told that before, but I know I still have a lot more growing up to do.

[eighwoeifj]

That's so sweet. I've done that too. Tried to feed the fish and made a mess of the tank. (Killing the fish as well).
The perfect description of a mother-daughter relationship.

[Serenity Faith]

lol yeah...she wasn't too happy, seeing as how she'd had the fish longer than I'd been alive buuuut.....she still loves me xD

[eighwoeifj]

Well, our mothers all love us no matter what :)

[Xx_Mizfit_xX]

A touching piece, a true reflection of what a mother daughter relationship should be. Great write.

[Serenity Faith]

Thanks so much ^_^ I can't say me and my Momma have always gotten along, but we love each other all the same.

[Hope]

That was amazing i loved it and it describes what a mother goes through from the dauhters point of view whitch i think is hard to do but you pulled it off amzingy :)

[Androglossia]

Yeah, a mother is someone who will always protect and guide us with her knowledge, wisdom and love. A lovly poem for someone very dear!

Nice work!

[Myra]

Such a personable yet relatable piece! Very beautiful and thoughtful

[Cole Hayley]

I love the poem, even though like you said, its more of a personal poem it still magned to connect. great work