Poem I wrote my Mother a few years ago, it is about our relationship |
“This Child’s Heart” Walls defend this Child’s Heart The walls have been under-construction from the start There were no bridges, no doors, not even a crack. The eyes and ears did the building, and that’s a fact The eyes saw things, but didn’t confirm Just sent it to this child’s heart to see it squirm The eyes saw more love dealt out for others The walls grew larger and started to smother The ears didn’t care if they only heard partials They still sent it to this child’s heart, to arm its arsenals. The Ears would accept what they called criticizing Of course, sent right to this child’s heart so it would quit trying But the eyes and ears can only deceive, if the child’s heart is willing to believe. This is the truth this child’s heart had to accept If promises of reconciliation would ever to be kept My mother saw the four year old she had lost Not wanting to accept the years that it cost This child’s heart didn’t try understanding Just ran away not even caring How many times had I repeated this action The count is unknown and without satisfaction. My mother saw the four year old she had unwillingly lost I now see the years I had so easily tossed. This child’s heart is trying once again For you see, Mother and daughter are NOT giving in Through out the years this child’s heart grew weak and weary Not knowing what to do and always fearing What if I’m not good enough, what if I don’t measure up Will she get tired or just fed up Then one day out of the blue Came a redheaded mediator that knew what to do She pointed out the traits that we both shared Also pointed out differences neither one of us dared The differences weren’t as big as this child’s heart thought I am her daughter and this child’s heart was all she sought I am loved and accepted for just being me The walls have came down it was easy you see With my mother’s love I am the best me I can be Words - 359 Lines - 39 |