Nothing, But I Love You
You’re everywhere but nowhere.
The emptiness weighs heavy
The silence screams.
I was too busy
And a little bit tired.
I didn’t want to see
How much you needed me.
Now these excuses
Won’t let me be.
Did I do enough…
…to let your light shine?
Did I do enough…
…to bring you in from the cold?
I gave you water
But you couldn’t drink
I said no more food
You were too tired to eat.
I said no more medicine
There’s no cure to be found here.
And so I watched
As everything you were
Slipped further away.
And so I waited
For something…
Long day after day
I told you it’s okay
Brushed your hair and whispered
There’s nothing I can do
Nothing I can say.
Nothing….
But…
I love you.
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Regis
With such tender words as these, I'm certain your mother felt the tenderness of your heart as well during the time she was ill. Having lost my own mother in 2000, this poem brought tears to my eyes. May God embrace you with many comforting thoughts about your mother throughout the days ahead.
David Lee Thompson
This is a poignant write with a mixture of emotions throughout. True to real life, emotions are every bit as complex as the situations that trigger them. The overwhelming feel of helplessness in this tribute breaks the heart. Keep the ending lines in your heart over all. Love and Hugs,
Sheila
Be always safe,
Karen
There's tenderness, regret and self-examination in this confessional and a natural sense of guilt, but it's also a tribute to a fine woman who loved you as much as you loved her. Again, William, I'm sorry for your loss.
John
This lovely poem has said completely all you need to say to your Mother, and she knows. Very loving tribute to her.
Cynthia
May peace light your heart and comfort you, especially as Mother's Day approaches.
Cryssa
<Tears> This poem is beautiful..I understand you pain, I have felt to when my own Mother died. May God hold you close and ease your pain, know that you done all you could for her. God bless, and watch over you.
Many blessings,
~Linda