Letter to My Mother

In light of the Thanksgiving season, I couldn't help thinking how grateful I am for the life of my mother. This is the poem that transpired.

Thank you

Such a simple phrase

But yet, when said sincerely

It portrays the greatest praise

 

So thank you

For the prayers you’ve shared

For the times you spent

Holding me when I was scared

 

Thank you

For the words of truth

So easily taught

In the times of my youth

 

Thank you

For the service you’ve shown

The inspiration you’ve shared

It will be with me e’en when I’m grown

 

Thank you

For easing the mind of

A young troubled heart

You were the peace in our home; the dove

 

Thank you

For your example. You’ve shown the way

To live my life correctly

To look forward to another new day

 

Though I can no longer see you

Touch you

Hug you

Talk to you

I can still say Thank you

 

You are now the angel of the heavens

As you were the angel of my heart

Thank you, dear mother

For loving me from the start.

 

I cannot wait to see you

In the life after this

Between the golden gates

I wait for your hug and a kiss

 

So thank you,

One last time

For giving me hope of the future

In this darkest of times

 

Thank you

Such a simple phrase

But in this letter

It is the greatest of praise

Author's Note

This one is extremely close to my heart. My mom passed away just a few months ago, so the feelings are still very real and tender.
Honest reviews are greatly appreciated! :)

Award(s):

Second ~ "Thank you" contest
My Favorite ~ "Favorite Poems" contest
Sixth ~ "Bittersweet Memories" contest
written perfectly ~ "All types of poetry" contest

Reviews

[The XYZ Writer]

This was truly a moving poem. So sad, but it really made me thankful to have my mother around. Great work!

[stars are far]

this was so nice ,and felt with every person who loves her/his mother ;)
you did a great work :)

[Summer D.]

Beautiful. My best wishes to you and your family. :) May God grant your mother passage to Paradise. Sweet poem.

[~Dragon X]

It's a brilliant concoction of sadness and thankfulness. Very well done! :D I wish I had emotions like that to fuel my writing for once.

[Ami N.]

This is one of the most touching poems I've read in ages. Remarkable and sad, yet it carries so much emotion. Definitely a great poem. Nicely written!

[Robert Haigh]

A sad and touching write. None of us can live forever on this earth, but it is always extremely sad when a loved one passes away. A fine poem...thanks for sharing.

[paparapapa]

My heart aches. Your love for your mother is just so pure and sweet. I know that wherever she is right now, she'll be very happy about this poem and that shell be very proud of you. Keep her and cherish her in your heart forever. I really liked this. All good moms should have poems like this dedicated to them. Really great job. ;)