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Mommy What Happened

Why weren't you there

When I needed you here?

I don't have an image in my mind

of anything of your kind

 

 

Is there anywhere, where I can see you

Are you over the sea?

Are you in my sky?

Why did you die?

 

You were there to welcome me

into the world!

Or did you see

me as a threat?

 

Daddy works so very hard

While grandma takes care of me

When daddy comes home, he is tired.

He looks at me and cries.

 

Mommy, I like to see sunshine

Are you in the sun?

Are you having fun?

 

Where you are at

Do you see me?

Do you care?

Was I a dare?

 

If I am good, will you come back?

I will go through life looking back

To figure out something to know

About you

Something that will glow

 

For mommy, my life isn't complete

Because you weren't here for my feat.

Your child

(tears)

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  1. September 9, 2011, 4:19 am
    Mysti Reutlinger says:
    Much Love, Susan!
    1. September 9, 2011, 4:50 pm
      Susan Paduano says:
      Thank you Mysti, You too.
  2. September 9, 2011, 11:56 am
    immasweetiepie says:
    Susan, That was a beautiful poem! I almost cried. Tell me what inspired you to write this poem? Is this a sadness in your life? I'm so sorry! Bless that little girl! Lori
    1. September 9, 2011, 4:05 pm
      Susan Paduano says:
      Hi Lori, I have friends who have their grand children living with them. Children living in orphanages. Children living in single family homes with just their fathers. Social Services and Dyfuss, the hundreds of thousands without their mothers raising them. Not me specifically, but I know what it feels like to be left out. So I can associate with how they may feel.
      1. September 9, 2011, 10:00 pm
        immasweetiepie says:
        I understand my daughter grew up without her father. I was widowed at 29 and Christy was 1. Bless you for your compassion towards others Susan! That is truly a gift from the Lord! Love you! Lori
  3. September 10, 2011, 9:10 pm
    Teresa Thomas says:
    Hi Susan. Just voted. Wow! Love this poem. It kind of reminds me of about my mother. Though, I"m on my own with a family of my own, I feel, that I still yet, need my mother and she's not here other than in my heart. This gotten me just about choked up as I sit here, thinking of my own mother who is now, in heaven. This Friday, will be 2 years and 5 months since her passing. I still think of her and miss her so much. I also, understand about children without their mothers. My niece and nephew were raised by my sister, Mary and her husband, Jason in 2000 when their biological mother whom is my oldest sister had passed away. At that time, my niece and nephew were still yet, teenagers. Two and a half to three and a half years after the death of my sister, my brother-in-law, Jason had adopted my niece and nephew. Now a days, they carry his last name and now, my nephew is married with a family of his own. As I sit here thinking of this blog of yours, I find myself, about to go into tears crying. This is a very touching poem. Excellent job... God bless you.
    1. September 13, 2011, 12:09 am
      Susan Paduano says:
      Thank you Teresa. That was very touching. I'm sorry that your mother passed. We just buried my father yesterday and my mother passed three years ago Oct. 10th. I'll give anything to have them back for 30 secs. For 49 years, I had both of them. So I've been blessed.
  4. September 11, 2011, 4:10 pm
    Jam says:
    This made me get all chocked up it is such a beautiful piece thanks for sharing with us
    1. September 13, 2011, 12:10 am
      Susan Paduano says:
      Thank you Jam.