14 July 2012
Dear Son,
I remember when I hugged you close; Rocked away your fears, Sang and held you through the night, Kissed away your tears.
So easy to fix any pain, That often befalls the young. A smile, a kiss, a gentle hand, To bring back all the fun.
Then for a while it didn't work, My hugs you chose to shun, It wasn't cool to look for them; To hang out with your mum.
My memory of you is so strong, I see you standing here, Beside me with that crooked smile. I can see you oh so clear.
Hurting bad you staggered home. Your heart was torn and broken. Used, abused without a care, This love newly awoken.
I sat and held you through the night But never said a word. You knew without being told Your pain by me was heard.
Well now I see you all grown up You often come to see me. Now it's mum that needs the comfort To be treated very gently.
My memory isnt what it was I try to hold it tight. It's mum that now needs comforting To be rocked throughout the night.
Thank you son for loving me, For always being there, For giving time so selflessly, For showing such tender care.
Keep me in your memory Until we meet again. I leave you now, and rest assured I'm free from hurt and pain.
X
11. Memory • Opuss № I