Mother's Day

You had me, I never had you.

A little boy

watched his Mom go

leaving few good memories

and countless unanswered questions

Grown up little boy

restless and confused

simultaneously reaching

backward and forward

A Man

accepts what's done is done

lets tomorrow happen

and embraces this glorious day

A Son

in the middle of his life

finally steps up to responsibility

Oh how I've missed you

Author's Note

Description: from a John Lennon song.
I am finally able to be a Son in my Mom's last years.

Reviews

[Laughing-Bear]

My Dear Writing Friend,
I read your poem and was struck with the thought of how much you have matured in your life that is free from its former King. Your new way of life has transformed you now into a responsible son that has been able to forgive, truly an amazing miracle. An excellent poem as usual.

Blessings, Laughing-Bear

[Christy Sargent]

I understand your piece JJ. It was a struggle but yes...now is your time and a good son you are. Let those early memories go. Enjoy the now. Have you written poetry for your mother? This one is beautiful. C.

[Dr.Pepper]

it seems as if, no matter how grown-up the little boy becomes. He will always love his mother.
A beautiful poem, if I do say so myself. Very inspirational.
A kind of wants me to write a poem about my mother. Very well done!

Never give up, my fellow soldier.

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

There are many points in this piece that stand out to me. One must first look at the line under the title.........You had me, I never had you.......this speaks of perhaps growing up without the presence of the mother. I read the confusion and pain this inflicts....Then.......I see forgiveness and stepping back into each other lives, perhaps to care for the aging parent. This is true unconditional love and brings tears to my eyes.........

[Cherry Lai^_^♥~~]

Mother's love is very powerful...

[Lilly Negoi]

i'm a woman, a mother too, and somehow these lines put a huge lump in my throat...when i was little, my grandmother used to say "always wish to have a mother, never wish to be one" - and i only understood that when i became one. we should cherish what we have when we have it - and not wait to be proven that you only know what you lost after you lost it...

[Robin]

much appreciation of this piece John

[patricia]

We don't know what we've got till its gone...thank goodness you do. A lovely poem telling the men from the boys in four flowing verses. Thankyou

[Coyote Poetry]

A wise person know what is valuable. A dear mother is missed and later in our life. We desire to know the people and hope to make them proud of us. Thank you for the sad and beautiful poem.
Coyote

[Kerry O'Connor]

What a picture and a poem that faces head-on the often difficult path of family relationships. I'm glad it has a happy ending.