A Note From Me To You

I long for the days I sat on her lap,

The rocking lulling me to sleep.

To think of all the times she picked me up

And brushed the tears off my cheeks.

I owe my mom so much.

 

I remember crawling up to her

With a pencil and a paper

To sit next to her chair as she talked on the phone.

I knew I wasn't to interrupt her work,

But I couldn't help but be drawn to her.

After all she was my mom

I used to play this little game

Where I would write

On the paper

"Do you love me? Circle

YES                   or                NO"

Of course she smiled

And waved her hand beckoning me to leave.

For she had to work to pay the bills

And give us something to eat.

But everyday in my room

Before i'd go to bed

She'd slip the note under my door

And it was always circled   YES.

I LOVE MY MAMA

And I always will.

Though I am not with her now

And hardly get to see her.

I think of those days when I was young

Sitting beneath her feet.

And a little smile comes to my mouth

when I think of  YES.

Reviews

[Saint No-One]

This was so heartfelt. I could see your little hands writing the note, rapt eyes looking up to your mother. I know the distance can be impossible, but love bridges the gaps. I really, truly hope you send this to your mother, because there could be no greater gift than this.

[Coyote Poetry]

A very beautiful poem. I like the way you combine all the memories into the poem. Good to go back in time and remember the good moments. I enjoyed the complete poem. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[quinfinn]

this is truly touching in its love and the scope of your feelings combined with joyful memories of that answered note......"YES" i was truly and deeply moved by this reflective piece!

[lyss]

Thank you, Mothers Day put me into that reflective mood

[quinfinn]

thought so! you're welcome.....