MISSING MOTHER ON MOTHER'S DAY

Written for those of you for whom Mother's Day is different

since the passing of your own dear Mother. 

MISSING MOTHER ON MOTHER’S DAY

The weeks and months move on

And yet it seems like yesterday

Since your heart was broken

And she went away.

She was a lady who cared

And loved you very much ~

I know you miss her presence

And her tender gentle touch.

There are so many things to remember

Of family times together

Christmas and Easter,  sunshine and rain ~

So many storms to weather.

She was strong and loving

And this she passed to you.

You will never forget her

In all you say and do.

It somehow gets a little easier

To cope with the empty space,

But your heart knows very well

That none could take her place.

She was your cherished Mother

It was she who gave you birth,

Nourished you and nurtured you

And helped you know your worth.

So although you miss her very much

Especially on Mother’s Day

And on the anniversary

Of the day she went away.

Her physical presence is no more

But she has left her part

She never will be gone from you ~

She lives within your heart.

She lives within the memories

Of the times you spent together,

And with her strength beside you

Any storm you’ll weather.

Think of her with tenderness,

With love you cannot hide,

And know that she would always

Think of you with pride.

© Linda J. Vaughan

May 4th. 2005