Mother Wait For Me

I imagine her

gazing out of the window

with eyes that cannot see.

 

A thousand miles away

all alone in her room

 the radio her only company.

 

My heart aches

to hold her hand

and share old memories.

 

But visitors 

are not allowed

she is under quarantine.

 

God keep her strong

long enough to last

I implore, I beg, I plead.

 

When the madness ends

I'll run to your side

oh mother please wait

for me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

My thoughts as I think of my 92 year old mother in her nursing home during this global crisis.

Reviews

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

So sorry she’s in quarantine
I hope she gets through this and you can visit her again xx

[Dara]

Thank you very much. Hopefully the time will come soon. There are so many similar stories out there. All we can do is wait and hope for the best. Stay safe as well!

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Yes i hope she will be ok 👌

[Rye]

so sad and heart touching, hope she makes it through. I have a 97 year old grandma in a nursing home all we can do is do window visits. It's sad

[Dara]

It is an especially rough time for those in nursing homes. Wishing your grandma well also! Thank you for your kind words.

[Betty Hermelee]

A very poignant poem, of which many of us can identify; vivid images pop out and the content is so appropriate now. All we can do is hope this "plague" vanishes soon ,so we can see our older loved ones before they pass. Lovely poem!

[Dara]

It is all so surreal. I wonder what the new long lasting normal will be after all of this? Hopefully something positive will arise to help make up for all of the suffering. Great to see you. Take care!

[Re-Pete]

so sad and touching. real from the perspective of that painful separation. i pray that this thing ends soon. god help us all ... :)

[Dara]

Yes, what is happening now is incomprehensible. The pain of separation adding to it is almost unbearable. Too many dying, suffering and the people on the frontlines baring the brunt of it. Thank you for your kind words. I hope you stay safe as well.

[barleygirl]

This is one of the top poems I've read under the huge umbrella of "virus-related" writes! I love that you show a palpable slice of real life, rather than a grumbling commentary about generalities. This is the kind of glimpse into "being human" that makes all the other meaningless noise dissipate for a few moments, as we ponder how hard this situation would be for anyone! This is a precious share of honesty & depth of feeling! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Dara]

Many many thank you’s Margie! It is very personal for me. Unfortunately there will probably be no one who comes away from this crisis without being affected by it personally. We can only pray that it will end sooner than later. Be safe!

[NotUsinganymore]

Very sad poem. It's hard to be separated from those you love. I've separated from my country at my own will and abandoned my mother. I haven't seen her in years and I don't know if she's living or not.

[Dara]

I am so sorry to hear that. It was an act of love on her part I am sure. To watch our young one’s leave the nest, no matter the distance, is terribly hard to do. Even more tragic when circumstances make you feel forced to leave but your love ones feel compelled to stay. Thank you so much for sharing your story with me.

[NotUsinganymore]

Thank you very much

[Katrina Mckeown]

It certainly is tough for all those in this current situation.. I think back to when my own mother was still alive and suffered Cancer she passed away I n 2009 after a 10 year battle..at the age of only 58 years .. I’m glad she isn’t living through this nightmare we are facing today .. it is most certainly is the most difficult of times.
I do hope our scientist find a
suitable cure soon and it’s not too long until we can get back to normality.
Kind regards.. stay safe
Katrina

[Dara]

I am so sorry to hear about your mother. She was so young! Thank you for your kind words. Yes, hopefully something will be found soon to end this awful wave of sickness and death. These are certainly the worst of times and the best of times as people are trying to support one another. Take care as well and thank you again for taking the time to read my poem and comment.

[Katrina Mckeown]

Thank-you Dara and stay safe.
Katrina

[Einstein Noodle]

oh my ..dear Dara! :( how hard it must be for you and all those in this situation ... of course I think of me own Ma who passed away in 2005 at the age of 90 ... she was in hospice and myself and my children were all there with her when she passed .. praying your prayer with you Dara ... this is a crazy time indeed ... but it will pass ... much worse has challenged us as an Nation ... love on ya! peace and joy and comfort to your Ma ..a wonderful heartfelt expression of love and a tribute as well ...
E.

[Dara]

Thank you so much! Your words reflect a glint of hope as well as compassion. Yes, we as a nation have weathered many a storm and the way people are coming together for the common good is very heartening! I pray you stay safe and healthy as well. As for my mom, she is a tough Norwegian and has that on her side. :-) hugs!!

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ................ back at ya!

[R.E. Ray]

Dara, this is among the most tragic consequences of the crisis. All the nursing homes here are operating under the same quarantine. They don't even leave their rooms. And, since most are unable to use or unfamiliar with social media and the internet, they cannot connect with the outside world like the younger generations.

This is a heartbreaking poem but so well crafted. This might be a morning and evening prayer, especially the last two stanzas. Prayers for your mother and all others kept from loved ones and friends.

[Dara]

Thank you for your words of compassion and insight. It is so sad that many of them, like my mother, may leave us without a proper good bye. Some homes are making exceptions for end of life situations but I had hoped to spend quality time with her before then. Yes, this will be my prayer morning and night. Let us all pray that this ‘storm’ passes sooner than later. Take care and stay safe!

[Ayesha]

This is the only way we remain attached in these miserable times. Through the bond of love, reflecting what parents have been doing ever since life began-doing what is good for the other. Even if it means staying in isolation. And that is what your poem made me feel. May God help us in these difficult times and give us the power and strength to cope with the situation. May God keep your mother strong and may you meet her soon.

[Dara]

I so appreciate your words of wisdom and support. We have already seen acts of extreme kindness and yes, this a time of reflection and taking care of the ones we love. Isolation is the only means now by which she has a chance to live long enough for us to be reunited. Many many thanks for your kind words. May you stay safe through it all!

[Ayesha]

Best wishes:-)