LOVE ME...! (poem) by Jms Bell on AuthorsDen

LOVE ME...!
by Jms Bell → (All Poetry by Jms Bell)
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I cannot begin to emphrasize the importance of mothers being mothers. I can say this because I was a terrible mother...I came so short. Putting my personal needs and wants before my children, I practically 'abandoned' them, while I 'searched' for happiness. Of course, I am forgiven...of course, the Blood of Jesus has covered all my mistakes and I am a 'new' creature...of course, I am 'marching', on my way to heaven, but the 'trail' of my errors still stand. I have four children and 'all' of them bare the 'scars' of my mistakes. Oh, I know, Jesus is going to do for them what He did for me, but there is so much that they could have avoided had I done my job better. We are not perfect, yes...this is true , but the beginning of 'making it right' is 'acknowledging our wrong'. I am sincerely praying that this inspiration gives someone direction...and hope. This is for Kim...I love you sweetheart Pressing-on!

*I remember you as a baby* *so wistful and full of charm* *An enticing little infant,* *free of fear and alarm.* *But even then, you seemed to cry...Love Me!* *...Keep me safe from harm.* *Then the babe became a toddler,* *so quick and bright* *My, how you would defend* *and just as quickly, possess and fight* *Still, you seemed to cry...Love Me!* *...Protect me with all your might* *Into school you strode,* *an absorbing youngster* *Amid your home's melee, you stood* *with all the strength a child could muster* *Then yes, you did cry...Love Me!* *But, mommy far away, did not saunter* *What a travesty,* *even in pictures, the pain was there* *A child seemingly abandoned,* *no one to really care* *A desolate wail went up...Love Me!* *Please mommy, come...wipe my tear* *Through adolescense, you plundered on,* *despite the sexual abuse* *Into your teens and then an adult* *a personality developed, reflecting the misuse* *You went on, ever pleading...Love Me!* *Then you thought, the bottle would provide the fuse* *Some took advantage,* *others misunderstood* *albeit, valiantly you fought* *giving what you could to motherhood* *You groaned, through clenched teeth...Love Me!* *And tho' mistakes were made...it could not eclipse the good* *So here you are,* *having tried at love again and again* *You now question...wondering wretchedly,* *Dear God when, if ever, will I win?!!* *Deep inside, achingly, you lament...Love Me!* *I'm tired, my future, you say, in many ways, seems so dim* *But, my child, consider won't you...* *There is One who knows rejection,* *just like you* *There is One that waits to be endeared* *and be acknowledged too* *There is One that cares, but only* *your back He sees* *He suffered and died for you* *...went to Calvary* *He stands and ever calls out, so gently...* *Please...Please...Love Me!* *2Peter 3:9* *copyright 3/08/2008jmsbell*
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Reviewed by Mary Patterson

Reviewed on August 18, 2010

So POWERFUL! It must have been hard for ou to write this , but perhaps it also had a healing affect. Many of us do not see mistakes until after they have been made . Some one always seems to pay a price ,but with Gods help and love we go forward and try to become more than we once were...A great personal sharing....M

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on August 2, 2010

Inspiring as always Joyce.

Reviewed by Daniel Keith

Reviewed on August 1, 2010

Joyce, you're words are a blessing to all who read. Oh the love that we have all searched for, and the greatest love of all comes from our Lord Jesus. May God bless you every day of your life.

Daniel

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on July 31, 2010

Excellent write Joyce
your poetry is always inspirational
and a pleasure to read
Love & peace be with you

William

Reviewed by E T Waldron

A heart wrenching ,inspired poem, Joyce!
Superbly written! Bless you!

Reviewed by Margaret Mullings

Outstanding and powerfully written Joyce....Beautiful!
Be encouraged.. .....sending you Hugs!!!!

Much Love,
Margaret

Reviewed by Louisa Dobbins

Reviewed on July 30, 2010

Reflection: I've never bore a child but I did feel the kick of the womb. I am woman.

Reviewed by John Flanagan

You're beating yourself up here, Joyce, and sometimes we need to do that, a purgation of soul, a catharsis, but in the confession and release there is such honesty and hope and reconciliation and a plea we all need to make, a plea for love and understanding.

John

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Beautifully written, Joyce. God bless.

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Joyce, this is so powerful...you have moved me to tears.

Reviewed by Ann Marquette

Reviewed on July 29, 2010

Wow! Powerful and full of sadness, love, emotion.
ann

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper

Lots of feeling in this poem. You put your heart in this one. Blessings.

Reviewed by Dayvid Graybill

A powerful poem Joyce! Straight from your heart for Kim. Still waiting.

Peace,
Dayvid

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

A most meaningful and moving write, Joyce; it is replete with a mother's love for her child. The comparison to the love of Jesus for his children is not lost on me. Love and blessings to you,

Regis