Remembering You on Mother's Day
No little hugs or kisses
to wake me up on this morn.
No special card or roses sent my way.
Bittersweet feelings, at least a thousand tears;
Quietly, I celebrated you this day.
I am not like the others,
Though I still wear the name.
I cannot hold you in my arms,
But I love you just the same.
I knelt beside your resting place,
Though I knew you were not there.
I prayed to God in Heaven:
A peace I found in knowing,
sweet child, you're in His care.
To see a mother with her baby-
How my heart breaks in two;
But never would I trade this pain
If it meant there had been no you.
At times I feel I cannot go on-
Living this life without you.
Yet hidden behind my deepest grief
There is joy unexpainably true.
For my [son], you will always be a blessing from above.
Your brief existence has bestowed on me a name I cherish dear.
And although this day is not what I imagined it to be,
I will treasure it because of you-
MY FIRST MOTHER'S DAY.
--- Jana Spigener
4 comments:
That is a touching poem. I am sure it was hard for you to type it, but thanks for sharing it with us. Like the poem says, "I still wear the name" Happy Mother's Day and I hope you have a good weekend and that next year this day will bring you more smiles than tears.
Janae--I check in with your blog once in a while because I'm always touched and encouraged, and heart broken. Your courage to share your story is inspiring.
Happy Mothers Day!!! What a beautiful poem! HUGS to you!
Thank you for continuing to write, very uplifting to anyone, no matter what their trial.
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