Mother, I ask, remember back not too far
That dedicated song by a popular star
All these years later, more than ever it still holds true
Not three times, three names nor three lifetimes comprise you
Good thing there's forever coming down from the blue
Mother, Mom and Ma to me you are
Mom, I say, remember back not too far
That old and familiar hot rod of a car
Long gone now it has been, in a costly crash this is true
Yet, red and white, red and yellow and now bright green trace to you
Thanks, I liked my two colors, I'm sure so did and do the other two
Mother, Mom, and Ma to me you are
Ma, I hope, remember back not too far
That organic food in a bottle, in a jar
Days years, years days, a year and a couple days here, and there, eating, true
Start to finish, every meal even when not seen came through you
Father of time to smiling daughter of mine how much we all love you
Published by T. H. Pankey - Featured Contributor in Movies
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wow great poem you have talent, :)
This is wonderful. I love it.
Excellent poem! Thanks for sharing your "Ma" with us.
I've taken to calling my mom "ma" lately for some reason, she too is all 3. Nice poem!
wow very sweet poem! Developed from every day situations.
Very very sweet. Your mother must be proud
That's really sweet :)
Loved it.
Fathers are very special too,
As you can see.
With your little one,
You will be.
After all is said and done,
You are the Father born from me.
I love you!