If I only had a mother who would wipe away my tears
Instead, I got a mother who called me ugly and dumb
I still think of her after all these years
***
Sometimes I cry when I think of her, and
All the ugly words she said to me when I was young
If I only had a mother who wiped away my tears
***
I didn’t have a mother who would lift me up
Instead I got a mother who would tell me I was worthless
I still think of her after all these years
•••
When entered womanhood, my mother quit drinking beer
Even though it took awhile, I learned forgiveness
If I only had a mother who wiped at my tears
***
I remember the time right before my mother died
The summer at the lake we spent together
I still think of her after all these years
***
I wouldn’t change my mother for another
And I cherish the good memories of her
If I only had a mother who wiped away my tears
I still think of her after all these years
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Donna Nelson
Nurse, Yogi, mom, grandmother ( but the grandkids call be babba),,Writing on the side writing and enjoying it.
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Some of us have very complicated relationships with our mothers. Thank you for sharing
Omggg, I really hope this isn't a true story. But if it is, I'm so sorry 🥺 Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️
Touching poem
I am conflicted about the poem. Still only you know why the poem ends the way it does. The beginning just conflicts the end,