There are times when I feel hopelessly lost,
Where has life gone?
When did you grow up?
Why can’t things be the way they were?
What am I supposed to do now?
The nest has emptied,
And I never wanted that to happen!
I never wanted to let you go!
There’s an ache in my heart,
That nearly smothers me,
And it’s there most of the time!
You were my reason for all that I did,
And all that I was,
But you grew wings and moved on!
You don’t need me anymore,
Not in the way you always did.
Truth is, I need you,
Just as much as I ever did!
What am I supposed to do now?
All I ever wanted was to be your mother!
To raise you with love,
Teach you how to live a good life,
To be part of all you would become!
There is only half of me left now,
How can I be whole again?
Beautiful memories are my sanctuary!
They are where I hold you,
Where I cherish every tender moment
We’ve had together!
I loved you enough to let you go,
But before I released you,
I tied a knot in the string
That binds you to my heart.
You will always be the best part of me,
Until the end of time!
I love you!
© Annabel Sheila
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Daniel
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
They are where I hold you
Beautiful memories are truly precious things.
This is absolutely beautiful, and written so only a mother who has grown children can really understand.
Mary
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Great poem, my friend.
Mark