Mother, Mom and Ma

T. H. Pankey
Mother, Mom and Ma to me you are
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

Lifetime lover of lemonade, iced tea, cafe au lait, and especially food had in New Orleans and New York, T. H. Pankey has worked in a number of restaurants--including one of the oldest and finest dining esta...  View profile

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  • Wayne Thomas9/12/2009

    sweet.

  • Kid-Romeo9/1/2009

    wow great poem you have talent, :)

  • Langley Cornwell7/25/2009

    This is wonderful. I love it.

  • Shirley Mandel7/23/2009

    Excellent poem! Thanks for sharing your "Ma" with us.

  • Sherri Thornhill7/21/2009

    I've taken to calling my mom "ma" lately for some reason, she too is all 3. Nice poem!

  • SweetReviewer7/20/2009

    wow very sweet poem! Developed from every day situations.

  • CJ Mathis7/20/2009

    Very very sweet. Your mother must be proud

  • T. Hillukka7/14/2009

    That's really sweet :)

  • Gillian Wilk7/10/2009

    Loved it.

  • Flap (Mom)7/9/2009

    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!

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