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If Only I Could Be...

The mother you were to me,
I'm sorry I could not see,
You were always looking out for me.

You always had my best interest at heart,
Especially when I was not being so smart.
I know now, it must have been tough
To keep all of us kids from getting in to stuff.

 

But somehow you managed and got us all through,

The good days and the bad.

Some days with tears you washed away our fears,

Putting smiles back upon our faces.

 

Little did we know one day, not so far away,

It would be our turn, to make the choices.

Thanks for all you taught us mom,We Love You!

 

I hope one day, I can be the mother you were to me.

 

Author: Mary Eaton (2008)

 

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This poem is dedicated to my mom.

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  • snoeangel
    October 14

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    wow i know i can realte to this poem my mother has five girls and i was one the worst to her and now i know she was only looking out for me!!! Good job i was reading through poems and didn't like any till i found yours. great write!


  • JaycobKay
    October 14
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    "But somehow you managed and got us all through,
    The good days and the bad.
    Some days with tears you washed away our fears,
    Putting smiles back upon our faces."

    This one felt a little off, especially in the last line.
    Very good poem, overall, and written about something that people usually only have a glimpse of in their mind.