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Please Forgive Me, Mother's Day
by Jeffrey ParrenIt happens to be
one of those times
so if I don't feel
like working
or smiling
or faking it today
don't be offended.
It's the damn
commercials
e-mails
snail-mails:
"Mother's Day is coming,
Buy Her That Perfect Gift!"
The only gift
I can physically give
is flowers on her grave
so forgive me
if I don't buy
your DVD
or blender
or whatever the fuck
you want me to.
I just can't handle it.
Right now I just
wish for summers
in Wildwood
beaches of promise
endless stretches of sun
workless days,
days tired from laying
nights spent playing cards.
I can never have them again.
I die a little each year,
and this just number three,
this Mother's Day
without your knowledge,
guidance, hope, hugs,
your smile,
dad and I bringing
McDonald's breakfast
even though you can't
eat it without guilt.
Your past days of struggle
are now mine
sporatic,
and they sneak up
finding me happy and at peace;
my world frustrates renewed,
and I miss you all over again. 05/08/2007 Posted on 05/08/2007
Copyright © 2025 Jeffrey Parren
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Joan Serratelli on 05/09/07 at 12:20 PM I relate unfortunately. You captured my feelings as well as your own. I went to buy my kids cards yesterday and could not. I had to leave the store. Her birthday is on Friday and I am not even allowed to light a candle (Jewish law). I have no idea how I'm going to get through Mother's Day. Excellent, touching, powerful and very sad....but also REAL! |
| Posted by Genevieve Sturrock on 05/10/07 at 01:45 AM one of your best, my dear sir. |
| Posted by Jean Mollett on 05/12/07 at 04:03 AM Hi Jeffery,
Great write. I'm sorry for your loss of your Mom. I too, have loss my Mom in Nov, Fri before Thanksgiving Day. And Mother's Day is Sunday. it won't be the same for our family. My Dad, passed away this Feb, on Mom's birthday. I feel you hurt and pain. As well as there is some other here to, are facing the same thing too. Lots of hugs. |
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