Heaven Bound

Year after year

On your special day

Mother’s Day

I brought you flowers

Gave you a hug and kiss

Reminded you how special you were.

Every one of those years

I knew you were grateful

For my gifts and my love

Yet, a sadness remained

In your beautiful blue eyes

It remained throughout the years.

I remember that dark day

When we were told that

Your only son, my only brother

Was killed in war

On Mother's Day

Body never recovered.

But, this Mother’s Day

I will rejoice for you, and

Will no longer be sad Mom.

You are now in heaven

Celebrating and eternity

With your only son.

Mom, Happy Mother’s Day

Your tears have been wiped away

The greatest gift of all.

And, Mom know this...

One day, I too will be

Heaven Bound to you.

Deborah Ann Tornillo

Copyright, 2011