Mom

To the woman who taught me everything I know,
How to think, how to write, how to love, how to grow,
I whisper a silent thank you, a tear rolling down my cheek,
Placing a rose on your grave my knees feel weak,
You left me too soon; I wasn't ready for you to go,
I felt lost and alone, how can I stay here, this house is not a home.
You held us together as a family,
Keeping us strong no matter what the weather...
I find I miss the things about you that no once could understand,
Like the way you smell, or the jokes you would tell.
I remember the times we'd laugh for hours, or just sit and talk,
I know in my heart it was your time to go,
But I can't help feeling selfish, I wanted you to stay.
I know you are with me, as I wake and face each day.
With the hope I will see you once more, one fine...
Someday

**I wrote this for my friend Brittany, she lost her mom when she was 16. I can't imagine her pain. On that note, I love you Mommy!!!