A Poem from my Mom Happy Mother's Day

[canadianteddy]

This poem comes with a bit of a story. I thought it would be appropriate posting it today.

My mom passed away in 1991. While clearing out her things I kept what I knew was most important to her, among them her collection of books. They were boxed up and untouched for years but made the move with us from house to house. A couple of years ago I decided to dig through them, seeing what she read and was of interest to her.

The first book I pulled out had this poem tucked inside. It was as though she gave me a giant poke from above, saying "It's about time you found it"

For those of you who are moms, and for those of you who lost moms, for those of you that still have your moms......here it is.

P.S. I miss you mom

A Letter from Heaven​

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To you my dearest family,​

Some things I’d like to say:​

But first of all to let you know,​

That I arrived okay.​

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I’m writing this from heaven,​

Here I dwell with God above,​

Here there’s no more tears or sadness,​

Here is just eternal love.​

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Please do not be unhappy​

Just because I’m out of sight​

Remember I am with you​

Every morning, noon and night.​

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That day I had to leave you​

When my life on earth was through​

God picked me up and hugged me​

And said, “I welcome you”.​

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God gave me a list of things,​

He wished for me to do​

And foremost on that list​

Was to watch and care for you.​

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So when you lie in bed at night​

The day’s chores put to flight​

God and I are closest to you​

In the middle of the night.​

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I wish that I could tell you​

All that God has planned​

But even if I could,​

You wouldn’t understand.​

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But one thing is for certain,​

Though my life on earth is o’er​

I am closer to you now,​

Than I ever was before.​

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There will be rocky roads ahead​

And many hills to climb;​

But together we can do it​

One day at a time.​

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And as you’re walking down the street​

And you’ve got me on your mind;​

I’m walking in your footsteps​

Only half a step behind.​

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And when it’s time for you to go​

From your body to be free​

Remember you’re not going​

You’re coming here to me.​

 

[Moemg]

Thank you for a beautiful poem !

 

[crazy connie]

I read this shortly after you posted it. Just before dinner which my young adult children helped prepare, they both read it. It brought back good thoughts of the Grandmothers who are no longer with us. Thank you for sharing!