A poem for my MUM xx
By weemam
@weemam (13372)
July 7, 2007 7:15am CST
As most of you know my parents both have Alzheimer's now, I came across this poem I wrote for Mam years ago, I hope you like it xx
My Mum
Dear Mum when you're feeling down and your blue
Just think where I'd be if I didn't have you
I'm sure that you sometimes feel like climbing the wall
Like when I bust up my bike when we stayed in Millhall
Or like when I thought I would paint a big pram
I thought you would kill me but no here I am
When I was in trouble for Mum I would shout
And you'd always be there to bale me right out
I don't often say it but (think) it I do
Oh! Mam Donald I really love you
You worry about everyone that's just your way
That would be allowed if your health didn't pay
You bake and you fuss and you do all you can
And you get a good help from A REALLY NICE MAN
As I sit here and think of the years where they've gone
And I think of the love from your eyes it has shone
I've three boys who think that their Gran is the best
And a Granddaughter who even called her doll Jess
I sit and give thanks to the heavens above
Who sent someone like you here for us all to love
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18 responses
@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
7 Jul 07
That is just beautiful! I wish I could pen something like that for my mother. I am sorry that your parents have fallen prey to the thief. That is what I call alzheimers. It steals your memories and thoughts and so much more. Thanks so much for sharing that special memory with us.
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@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
8 Jul 07
It is sad and I wish there was something that could be done to stop it or cure it. It is a fearful disease and I am sorry that your parents have fallen prey to it. But you have their memories and that is something special within itself. Take care!
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@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
12 Jul 07
That was a lovely poem dedicated to your mum, mums are special to each and every one of us, we have a special bond and they are part of us, and it is easy to take them for granted. Thank you for sharing my dear friend xxx
@Melody1 (967)
• India
7 Jul 07
Hi weemam,a lovely poem indeed!!Simple,clear and beautiful.It's so transparent,I could see and feel the depth of your love and gratitude for your mother.
Nothing is as beautiful and precious as this gesture of our children.I would say,you and your mum,both are tremendously lucky to have each other.xxxx
@weemam (13372)
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7 Jul 07
thank you so much for that pal , when I talk about painting a big pram , there was a young woman down the street from us had a beautiful coach built pram and Mam told me I had painted it with baby cream and they had a terrible time getting it all washed off , lol
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@UnicornDancer (91)
• United States
7 Jul 07
What a great poem!!! What a shame that both your parents have Alzheimers. I know that you love them. Just remember the good times. I know you love them very much.
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@dana234 (2114)
• Spain
8 Jul 07
A beautiful poem, wee. The words are profound and touching.
As far as I can see from what your wrote here you seem to have so much in common with your mother. So many things you write about her sound like a description of yourself.
I know you must suffer a lot from seeing her suffer, but I´m sure she remembers some wonderful moments she has had with her family.
Bless you and your family, wee.
XXX Dana
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@lucy02 (5015)
• United States
8 Jul 07
That's a beautiful posem. I am so sorry your parents have this terrible disease. It's hard watching your parents get old and lose their health and vitality, isn't it? I have a mother who is going through some health problems now and it can be tough sometimes.
@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
8 Jul 07
Hello weemam!(",)
I love the poem! It's beautiful. I can feel the sincerity while you are writing it. It's full of affection and love to your mom. I'm sorry to know that your mom had alzheimer's. Hope you will continue to write.
God bless!(",)
@beablessing (38)
• Philippines
8 Jul 07
So beautiful....I love it. And am sorry to hear the state of your parents.
Here is a beautiful story passed on to me that I would like to share to you. If you have an aging parent, or to anybody with a parent...then this story is for you. The title of the story is "A special date - When was the last time you said 'I love you'? http://blessingsforlife.blogspot.com
Note: Sorry I cannot post it here because its is quite long and am not yet allowed to copy and paste.
@lexus54 (3572)
• Singapore
8 Jul 07
Thanks weemam for sharing your poem with us. It is a very meaningful poem. You certainly have a very natural gift for writing that we can all learn to acquire. I hope what you share here will inspire more people to write and share their poems here at myLot.
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@asiblossom (85)
• United States
11 Jul 07
That was so very beautiful and I love it!
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@abbey19 (3106)
• Gold Coast, Australia
7 Jul 07
Oh weeman, your poem is so beautiful; I can see how much you love your mam, and she must have been very proud to get it from you.
You have inspired me to try and write one for my own mam who is in a nursing home in the UK following a bad stroke. Perhaps I should run it by you when I get it done!
