I Need More Time

I Need More Time

A Poem by JanMarie
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for my mother

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Mom, you can't die on me yet; I need more time
To hit a big state lottery,
Set you up in style,
Buy you a movie star boyfriend.

 

Mom, you shouldn't die on me yet; I need more time
To write my first best-selling novel,
Dedicate it to you,
Give you a reason to be proud.

 

Mom, I wish you wouldn't die on me yet; I need more time
To beat you at Yahtzee,
Walk with you in the park,
Talk for hours about nothing.

 

Mom, please don't die on me yet; I'm not ready for the time
I'll have to hold your hand,
Stroke your cheek,
Kiss you good-bye.

© 2008 JanMarie


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beautiful

Posted 16 Years Ago


gives voice to all those things we shoulda done when someone was with us. we never have enough time with the people we love. and we should never waste a moment to say i love you. this is a sweet tribute to a precious relationship. thanks for sharing your heart.

Posted 16 Years Ago



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Added on March 25, 2008

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JanMarie
JanMarie

Palestine, TX



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Widow, age 49, two sons (22 and 18)...writing is therapy for me. Sometimes it feels like the poems write themselves; those are the ones I am most pleased with. more..

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