It’s Mother’s Day and my thoughts were not of you!
I loved this day devoted just to me!
I enjoyed the cards, the flowers and perfume
I took the hugs, the kisses and all that joy with glee!
I wallowed in the selfishness of Mother’s Day –
Mother’s Day - a day devoted just to me!
Oh how I feasted on that special cake
As my children waited hand and foot on me!

Then, in one quiet little moment
I realised that I should have thought of you –
My heart was fit to bursting
As I shed my sorry tears for you.

How could I have been so selfish
Not to think firstly of you on Mother’s Day!
Just because you are no longer with us
Doesn’t mean our thoughts should ever stray!
Oh Mother ! How I miss you,
How I wish you were here this Mother’s Day.
I hope you know I love and miss you Mother
As I pray for you this Mother’s Day.

 

22.03.09

(Dedicated to Cora's Mother)