Mother's Day

Mother's Day is just around the corner--and I am over it already.

My mother is not here--she left me some time ago
Her laugh, her touch, her smile I barely even know
I miss her so each and every day
I wish she were here just one last time
I have so much to share with her
So much I'd love to say
My mother is gone
Heaven bound
On this earth she could not stay
My mother is not here
It's just not the same on Mother's Day

Sure, I have children of my own
To share my love and joy with
But mother's day celebrations are not for me
They are for my mother, your mother
Don't you see

So take it easy on this heart of mine
Be thankful for your mother's here
I will reflect and and remember the times
I spent in the presence of my mommy so dear

Jared will make me a gift at school
The twins already have
I will cherish the gifts
Made with unsteady hands and love

I have another child now
He waits across the sea
Mother's day this year
It's just different for me

Maybe this time next year will be gentler on me
and add a gift of bittersweet joy
When we celebrate the holiday
My mother still gone, but we'll be rejoicing
in the gift of yet another boy


Happy Mother's day to every woman out there who is a mom or has a mom. Blessed Mother's day to all of us missing our moms or missing children this day too. Lord knows it isn't easy.