Mother's Day Poem

[MMC]

I wrote this poem on behalf of our 11 year old son for his mother. He penned it on paper and gave it to her today for Mother's Day. They said we should share it on the forum...so here it is. Sorry, it is a little long. It is sort of a narrative poem, detailing events just before his PANDAS started. And highlights how he has depended on his mother to get him through much of this. She is a very special Mom, and am so glad she is the mother of my children, especially in light of all we have gone through this past year.

 

My Mother My Comfort

 

My mother

My comfort

My blessed comfort you are

When I need you, you're never far

 

You know Mom, this year has been hard

But you are there, my steadfast guard

I need you in times like no other

And I am thankful to have you as mother

 

You know Mom, I have been brave

But to this illness, I am a slave

Nurses, needles, machines and bags

"Mama take me home", for I am sad

 

Last night, I had a dream of a man with a time machine

This tall, skinny man said with pride

You can choose one passenger for this ride

So I chose my father's bride

 

Mom, where should we go?

She began to ponder and wonder...and said

Perhaps we should go far, far away

To receive blessings of an ancient day

 

We will search and search for Him

Closer, closer, touch His cloak

The touch will heal

Enjoy the relief, the peace, and be still

 

No...I do not believe this is meant to be

For only in the future we will see

Perfect healing of mind, body and soul

Only to happen when we are old

 

Perhaps we will travel back several days

Over 365, before all the craze

To a time of jubilation

Before all the frustration

 

Remember the trip son?

Just you and I on the road

We planned it for so long

To see Third Day sing their songs

 

"Yes", Mom I remember it well

We met the band, then said farewell

So much joy from beginning to end

All before the strep set in

 

And then life changed for me

Mommy, I did not understand

Why I could not keep still

And all the strange things I would feel

 

But your comfort for me was beyond measure

This I will always treasure

You held me close, I depended on you

When dad did not know what to do

 

Oh, I know he was there too

Calling doctors left and right

But, you Mom you

Were there with me into the night

 

When I could not, could not go to sleep

When the PANDAS would run so deep

Their teeth and claws biting, scratching with all their gall

Those black and white monsters, I hate them all

 

I'm feeling sleepy now

Dear mother by my side

To you, again I owe

My comfort, my peace, and off to sleep I go

 

Another morning, another day to dread

No...my mother is here I said

I will be brave, I will go to school

Mom is nearby, she will stop the cruel

 

You taught me Mom, we must move on

To face each day, each new dawn

Of one thing I am assured

With you by my side, I can endure

 

And I am thankful on this Mother's Day

That I can say

I'm feeling some better now

And to this lady, I bow

 

My Mother, my comfort

My blessed comfort

[mama2alex]

Just beautiful! This made me cry. Thank you for the Mother's Day gift!! What a great dad YOU are.

[poetmom]

Heartfelt and touching. What a wonderful tribute to a beloved mother!

[matis_mom]

How beautiful! My son is about the same age, and even though he hasn't said in so many words, I know he is going through pretty much the same.

Funny thing is a lot of times he can't TELL me what is inside, but he has a much easier time WRITING about it.

 

Isabel

[earnestfamily7]

very touching - as hard as it is for us mom's - it must pale in comparison to what the kids go through - thanks for sharing this