A Mother's Promise
For My Son's 40th Birthday
Just yesterday you were a boy.
You were your parents' pride and joy.
But now you're grown; you're on your own
Without need of your former home.
I look at you and still I see
The tiny babe that looked at me
Like all the world was his to take
And every goal was his to make.
Though you no longer need my heart
It remains yours as from the start.
You'll always be a piece of me
And so my soul can't set you free.
Here I will remain, just in case
You need a pain to be erased.
With loving arms I'll be prepared
To hold that life that we have shared.
One thing remains forever true
This mother's love, my son, for you.
If you need me, I will be here
Of that fact, you need never fear.
Published by Charlotte Kuchinsky
I'm an author, columnist and poet. I have done extensive business, creative and technical writing and written curriclum for high schools, colleges and universities. I am currently the principal writer for a... View profile
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28 Comments
Post a CommentBeautiful! I agree with Lorena that time goes by so fast.
Time goes by too fast!
Wonderful!
So touching, Charlotte, and true feelings of any mother. And may I add father also? I have been amazed by videos of mothers in the animal world risking their lives to protect her offspring's. The depth of love of a parent for her child cannot be reciprocated in full by the child; there may be exceptions. For a mother, a child is a child whatever the age! Thanks for such outpourings of love so openly stated, but has been a fact of life all along - siva
Love never runs out for a child, no matter how old they are. This is so beautiful Charlie. (((hugs))) :o)
I have one of those turning 40 this year too! this was good, Charlie, thanks!
This brought tears to my eyes. My daughter is my heart. She is 41 and she is still my heart.
Excellent work ♥ thanks for the lovely promise to your son
What a wonderful poem with so much meaning.
Lovely!