Tell Me... Why

She watches as her mom suffers to become happy. All she wants is for her to be happy and feel happy inside but doesnt know how. She knows its hard.

Someone once told me
Never be afraid to dream
Follow your heart
And all will be alright

So why do you seem so unhappy
When I look into your eyes
I see you suffering
And longing for happiness

You are everything to me
My mother
Best Friend
And even my sister

I see myself
Growing up to be just like you
Just as strong
And passionate toward others

I see that you're hiding
Behind the lies
And your happiness
Is so far from the surface

So mom tell me
Why are you hiding
And suffering
When you know I see you unhappy

I know your life is hard
And a challenge
Especially when it seems
You have no one by your side

But know I am always here
As your daughter
And your sister
For ever and ever

So mom tell me
Why
And together
We can help you become happy

Reviews

[Elizabeth Marie O'neil-..]

Since my parents have divorced, my mother has been so unhappy. It's been out of my reach, the happiness. If I could, I would've given it to her. This made me cry lol Great Job!

[bellboy]

ive seen this from the mothers point of view....and a male perspective, very good poem

[Writing with Kae]

sometimes we see people suffering and its like we really want to help em but we dnt know what to do

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

You are a pillar of strength.
Just being there is more than enough.
This is lovely work.

[Chris]

Heart and flow...
And meaning many wish they had expressed.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Some pain can't be discussed. My mother told me things from her past lately she hid for 60 years. Some secrets are hard to be open up. Old wounds can rebirth pain. I like your desire in this poem to be a friend to your mother. You should be. Mother and daughter need to be one forever. A excellent poem. Thank you.
Coyote