Dear Mother...

This poem is my Mother's Day present to my mom.

  

Your heartbeat was my lifeline

Before the world knew I existed.

 

Your soul is what molded me

Into the man I strive to be.

 

Your love continues to be

         My guidance when I falter

         My strength when I am down

         My friends when I am alone.

 

Though I miss you with all my heart

I know God must have needed you,

And can’t blame him for that.

 

I still take comfort in our conversations

Through the gentle breezes.

 

I feel unconditional pride

When I see your smile on the sunlight.

 

I await my arrival to heaven

Know you will greet me beyond the gates.

 

Till that time I will…

 

Use freedom to be the man I want to be

 

Use courage to be the men I need to be.

 

Most importantly cherish this life you gave me.

Author's Note

Dedicated to my mom who passed away May 31, 2006... also dedicated to anyone celebrating mothers day with their mom in spirit and heart... to those who still have their moms here on earth remember make everyday Mother's Day.

Reviews

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Omy.... this brought tears to my eyes,, how wondful
beautiful and absolutley memorable!!
Mothers are such a gift they are with out
a doubt Pure Love... my favorite part was:

Till that time I will�



Use freedom to be the man I want to be



Use courage to be the men I need to be.



Most importantly cherish this life you gave me.

***** AND ******


Your love continues to be

My guidance when I falter

My strength when I am down

My friends when I am alone.


This was a wonderful gift you gave her and the gift of being a good man in her name....

[Kena Dawn Augustine]

OH DALE!!! i love it. what a heartfelt and sweet poem, just shows how truly special you are!! i like these lines the best:

Your heartbeat was my lifeline
Before the world knew I existed.

Most importantly cherish this life you gave me

just shows there you knew your mother gave you life. all people should respect their mothers, they did birth us into the world, after all. and tehy do say that a man who has a great relationship with his mom is more likely to treat his mate good. wink wink.

kena

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much for this deeply moving, beautiful expression. Made me think so wonderfully of the memories of my mother and her love and devotion. This is so well said and a wonderful dedication to your precious mother.

[♡Moon Child♡..]

That was very lovely. I highly enjoyed it. ^^

[Flow~]

This kind of loss leaves an empty hole inside of us that never heels, never is filled again and is always a reminder to us of the value of life. There isn't much more hurtful than the loss of a parent or child. Writing to remember, to share with us, is wonderful for you and us. This is a great poem with feelings that only a son can have for his mother.

[Melon Choly]

You have a beautiful soul that can pull quiet emotions from us just reading your words - thank you.

[MagiCrystal]

OH My God.. I'm crying with tears of Love and because my Mother is with your Mother talking to God !
I can say so much... but I will tell you..You melt this heart of Stone and make me realize that when the time comes..I will be there...In Heaven with them...Dell..!
My heart goes out to you...and my soul.. understand your sadness...Tell her for me!
That she has an awesome son...You!


I love you !

[Babbette Francis]

As I read I wonder if you got through such a heart warming piece without crying. I can't imagine you did. I know how much you loved your mother and the words you've written would make her proud.
Its Beautiful.

[Anastasia Starlena]

Oh my goodness it is hard to lose a parent and I am so sorry for your loss. Sounds like you mom was a beautiful woman and your biggest inspiration. Your piece is simply such a loving tribute. Excellent piece.

[Cherry Berry]

Cowboy...
You have my utmost respect, and my deepest sympothy. This was a beautiful poem and one any mother would cherish. Beautifully penned.
xox
Cherri

[Sheila Kline]

This beautiful tribute to your mother is truly one of the sweetest that I have ever had the honor to read Dale! How very, very proud she must be of you, her son for the kind and loving man that you are!
Yes, with her love she formed you, helped you to grow from a baby, to a boy, and to a man. And, I am most certain she still watches over you!
Every line is special, so I cannot begin to choose a favorite one!!!
Just lovely, so lovely!!!