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.

[Seyi Ojenike]

I seriously love this poem 1) cuz its for your mother 2) cuz it appreciates her effort 3) cuz I value mine so much, I could worship her as a second god 4) itz beautifully written. You have expressed yourself very well, bringing past events into it... Not leaving out your style and ability to communicate with the reader. Nice one

[Owlgirl]

Aw! That is touching and sweet! Pure and honest and beautiful! Very well done!

[Pax]

a very sweet beautiful heartfelt tribute and gift to all the mothers and daughters.

[Serenity Faith]

^_^ Thank you so much

[ewest1220]

Loved it! Very sweet and heartfelt!

[Serenity Faith]

Thanks so much ^_^ Glad you liked it!

[cynthiabuhainbaello]

So lovely and affectionate tribute to your mother, enjoyed reading this!
Happy birthday to her :-)

[Serenity Faith]

Thank you ^_^

[Olivia Marie]

I loved it :) Beautiful ^_^

[Serenity Faith]

Thanks so much Olivia ^_^

[dan nacario]

so sweet..

[Serenity Faith]

My Momma thought so too ^_^ Thanks

[Fréyjä Helv..]

Sweet and sincere... Always have misunderstood them. It only takes time for us to really open our eyes to what our Mom's really do for us...

[Serenity Faith]

too true, and thank you for the review ^_^

[Lost in Wonderland]

This was such a sweet poem for your mom:) I smiled at the fish feeding part haha:) Nicely done!

[Serenity Faith]

Thank you, and yeah, she wasn't too happy with me at that time, she'd had those fish since before I was born xD but she loves me all the same ^_^

[Lost in Wonderland]

Haha well that's good