Oh Mommy…

 

Oh mommy…how I miss you
In somber reverence I look back.

Back…to my last time hearing you say
“Imma go as long as I can…while I can”
Wow, how that was so true man.

Back…when thoughts barely fill in a gap
A memory of being cold; it was you
undoubtedly that became coat, glove
n’ hat.

Back then it became clear, when I knew
how it felt to be loved, though I can’t
explain it with any real clarity

It must’ve been how you’d stare at me
Your eyes, like windows showed a soul
‘ever grateful despite the angst of life’s
unflinching hold

I remember my brothers and I doing
whatever we could to express our
individual selves, to occupy a place
in your heart. I remember you tryin’
to be fair, spreading your love so wide
it seemed all had a piece or part…

Back then, I couldn’t imagine how
hard it was for you n’ daddy to
provide for such a huge family
n’ then I can remember what I’ll
call those “mini miracles” that
occurred in varyin’ degrees…

We all loved how although, “mommy
ain’t got much” was said many times
when came down to it, you somehow
gave what you could with a mother’s touch.

“My Tree” a nickname I gave to you
Because you always were far bigger
than your physical size, but should’ve
added Owl because you definitely were
very Wise…

I recall so much n’ yet not nearly enough
N’ still I’d remiss if I left out your strength
it God given, n’ proved why you were so
damned tough!

Oh my dear mommy
How I miss you.

             12/23/23 R.I.P.