A tiger devoured my baby !!

My son was taken in by a bad crowd.. And for 5 years was on drugs.. This is about a mothers love

Pressure to impress & blend,
Just because he wanted friends.
Who lured him away?
A tiger in a shroud !

Teasing, taunting, Luring,
Into the jungle he went,
Of life's tumultuous way.
This she never ever dreamt

Path of sorrow and woe,
Seduction, deceit,morose.
She  waited for the call,
One a mother dreads most.

Collapsed with despair & grief.
Her baby desolate and so alone.
Gazing through the steel bars,
At the life he had known.

Driven by the tigers hold,
So confused standing alone.
Far from those he loves,
And comfort of his home.

But the tiger underestimates
A mothers love, so strong !!
Who never judges, never gives in.
She studies the tiger, learns his song.

Stealthy the hunt begins.
She flys on the wings of love,
Providing the key to freedom.
Moving in with the spirit of a dove.

Her love opens the door,
Allowing her son to be a man.
Restoring Hope and peace,
To escape the tigers den.

Yes the path will be twisted,
Many hardships ahead.
But your family is there,
Tears of joy now shed.

Shuck off your demons.
Look deep inside your heart.
Restore your pride, and run.
Your stronger now then the start.

Author's Note

He is now away from it all and settled ... this happened about 3 years ago....and getting life back on track.. Thank God.. for those mothers out there please dont give up hope!!! There is away back...

Reviews

[kayakerandcamper]

I think I gave my mother the same type of anguish, nicely written gorgeous x

[zainul]

Awesome epic work.
This is an inspirational,motivational and courageous write.
Each stanza is a flower of a amazing floral wreath.
This stanza is my most favorite:

"Her love opens the door,
Allowing her son to be a man.
Restoring Hope and peace,
To escape the tigers den."

[Mustela]

exceptionally brave and exemplary writing.

I completely empathise having been through something similarly harrowing myself.

Thanks for sharing

Musty

[Bewitching Sensations]

Thankyou Musty.. Hope it all worked out for you too babe :)

[soliloquy]

You sound like you are showing great human qualities with him. Nice job. I know that this work as a parent is very challenging to say the least.

[Bewitching Sensations]

yes but in the end worth it :)))

[soliloquy]

I compliment you on your diligence.

[Bewitching Sensations]

thankyou babe x

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the use of the lion. It is hard for us parent. Some lessons must be learn from testing life and mistake. A wise parent keep the door wide open and try to stay positive. Hard to do. I enjoyed your story. I'm glad for the goad ending. Thank you for sharing the excellent poem.
Coyote

[Bewitching Sensations]

yes parenting is hard.. no manual to follow.. we can only do our best ... x

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Hi Ruth, can't imagine what it was like but well done for sticking with it. Very emotional write

[Bewitching Sensations]

Thankyou John x x Main thing is my sons back on the right path now .. :)

[Mic]

Not a mother, but been there... my eldest daughter. Evokes every emotion you'll ever know. Definitely the lowest point in my life, but we survived too.

Good emotion and congrats!

[Bewitching Sensations]

thankyou.. not a nice thing to go through.. but we cant change what life throws at us

[Ahmad Cox]

The wonderful love of a mother defeats all. I really enjoyed this one

[Bewitching Sensations]

Thankyou kindly Ahmad

[Michael Soul]

wow that is art of words emotions that came for the read set the mind to work!!!

[Bewitching Sensations]

thankyou so much for your review and friend request.. look forward to reading your work