Memory of a Mother

I was raised by a stepmother. I called her mother. She gave love and raised many children. The word Mother should be used in honor of strong and wonderful woman.

          








                                      Memory of a Mother
 
      
                                              (I was raised by my stepmother Sonja.
         A beautiful and wonderful lady who died too young.)
 
  Names given are earned.
 
Not easy to become.
 
You were a mother to many.
 
You try to love all of us.
 
Errors made in a life haunted your dreams and life.
 
The good deeds overcame all your mistakes.
 
Mother and  Mama. Sweet words spoken to a woman who loved her children.
 
You shall be to me.
 
Mama Sonja for your gift of love.
 
           Coyote
          2002

Author's Note

All the mother's day poetry made me think and remember good people I do miss a lot. If you have a mother a live. Need to visit. One day you will wished you did.
John

Reviews

[kij143]

this is wonderful! very clear emotions. she sounds like a great woman [:

[Lily Mae]

This pulls at my heartstrings.. Your appreciation and devotion to her as a woman in your life is beautiful.. And I so agree with your Authors Note.. Life can pass you by just by loosing one minute.. :)xx

[LA Lorena]

A wonderful poem Coyote! My Dad passed when I was a teenager, and my Step-Father, when he came into my life years later, became a second Dad to me. One need not be related by blood to be a true parent. Thank you for this most meaningful poem

[Tasha]

Aww this was so sweet, I know she is very proud. :)