A Mother’s Day Poem

There’s a pain in my heart that heightens,

As people celebrate Mother’s Day

It’s a stark reminder that you aren’t here.

You’ve not been around for a long time.

Mum, it’s been eighteen years,

But my heart will always feel sorrow,

When I recall it’s you I’ve lost.

The pain in my heart is sharper this year,

Papa’s also not here,

His absence which is so very recent,

Makes yours feel oh so near.

I feel a dark cloud following me,

I miss the both of you so very much,

There are still many tears for me to cry.

As there’s a celebration of mothers,

I want to praise God for you,

I thank Him for your mind, mum,

Praise Him for the wisdom He granted you.

In all I do and go through,

Your words are loud and clear.

For lessons on Jesus, I thank you.

I wonder how you and papa are,

in a world of no more pain and tears?

Do you miss me as I miss you?

Oh mum, I’m in such pain! I have fears!

Thank You, Jesus, for my mum and dad,

You gave me so much, Lord,

I am so grateful for what I had.

Happy Mother’s Day, mummy. I miss you and papa so much.

Written by: Anita Stephen (as I remember my mum and dad on my first Mother’s Day without either of them)