When My Mother Died

                                    When My Mother Died

I cried inside when my mother died

I thought she’d always be with me but to myself I lied

I now know I was wrong for my mother has passed on

Now there are just plenty of wishes as I reminisce about times that are forever gone

I can remember the sincerity in her face

As she told me I was her saving grace

She told me to always search for happiness and to be sure to protect it

She taught me the definition of unconditional love and to always respect it

I’d give anything to have her wake me singing rise & shine again

Or to have her warn me about people I thought were my friends

As she demonstrated a strong belief in faith and she was always courageous

Since I now try to emulate some of her ways, I’d say it was contagious

Although I thank God for the memories, I wish we could create more

Am I needy or just greedy? I am not really sure

Am I needy because I feel lost without mom’s guiding hand?

Or am I greedy because I want her to continue teaching me to be a good man?

I always considered a conversation with mom to be somewhat of lesson

That is why I feel that when I was born to my mother that it was truly my first blessing

These are just a few reasons why

I cried inside when my mother died.

Written by

Emerson Welch

July 31, 2005