Friday, December 13, 2013

The Next Time I See Mama





                                                     The last time I saw mama
                                                     She was sad and broken down
                                                     Her hair was silver gray
                                                     No sunshine could be found

                                                     Her body was wracked with pain
                                                     It brought heartache and tears
                                                     My mama suffered bravely
                                                     For so many days and years

                                                     The old homeplace is now empty
                                                     In the corner sits her chair
                                                     I can still hear her sweet voice
                                                     As it lingers everywhere

                                                     The next time I see mama
                                                     She'll be walking streets of gold
                                                     A shining crown upon her head
                                                     Truly a sight to behold

                                                     She'll wrap her arms around me
                                                     As when I was a child
                                                     Oh the joy my heart will feel
                                                     To see my mama's smile

                                                     We'll talk through out the ages
                                                     Then hug and talk some more
                                                     Nothing but joy and peace
                                                     On heaven's golden shore

                                                     The next time I see mama
                                                     She'll be waiting there for me
                                                     I know my mama's not gone
                                                     She's only been set free

                                                  © Susie Swanson, 2013

I lost my sweet mama 16 years ago today. My heart still hurts and is so empty but the good memories keep me going. This is for you mama until we meet again. I love and miss you more each day. Love always, Susie

24 comments:

  1. Hugs to you, Susie. My mom has been gone almost three years now, and I miss her everyday. This a sweet and lovely poem for your mom.

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    1. Hugs to you Daisy. So sorry about your mom. Thank you so much.

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  2. I can so relate to this, Susie... I lost my Momma 9 years ago and she was in so much pain... I miss her so but I wouldn't bring her back to that. I know I'll see her again one day. ♥

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    1. Thank you Paula. I'm so sorry about your mom and I feel the same.

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  3. Hugs to you Susie. I know your sadness, I lost my mom 26 years ago and still mourn for her...sometimes it's easier than others. Your poem is a beautiful tribute:)

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    1. Thank you Lise. Hugs to you and so sorry .Moms are so special and the memories and all the hugs keep us going.

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  4. Oh My---made me cry. I miss my Mama too. I also have another friend who misses her Mama--so I sent your poem to her. You have such great talent, Susie… I am so blessed to know you --and am so happy for the sale of your book.

    Thanks for your sweet comment about my 101 yr. old father-in-law dying. He lived an amazing life--and never once was in the hospital. That's an inspiration.

    Merry Christmas.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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    1. Awww, thank you Betsy and Merry Christmas to you. I'm so happy you sent it to your friend. I hope it brings her much comfort. I'm so blessed to know you too.

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  5. Hi Susie, Betsy shared this with me. I am not blogging now so I appreciated her sharing your special poem with me. May God richly bless you this Christmas season. Mildred

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    1. Thank you Mildred. I have missed you so much. Blessings to you this Christmas as well.

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  6. I shared this post on facebook. Blog friend, Laura Ingalls Gunn is missing her mom today on her birthday. I know it will bring her comfort.

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    1. I'm glad you shared it with her. I hope it brings her much comfort.

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  7. Susie dear, I know just how you feel. You can express your feeling for your mom and it rings true for many of us. My own mom has been gone 7 years...I say the sharp pain of loss may ease as times goes by...but the longing for our parents never goes away. I think, just one more hug , or let me say "I love you mommy", one more time. When I get the blues and cry for my mom, I just go ahead and cry, then I will say a prayer. Blessings to you, xoxo,Susie

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    1. Awww, thank you Susie. I'm so sorry about your mom. Moms are very special and our best friend in this world. Yes, it does get easier but sometimes the tears still come just like when we were little. Blessings to you also. xo

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  8. Hi Susie, my Mom past away in 1997. I think of her every day. She too, had been in pain for so long, I wondered at the time if I would ever remember what she was like before the last bad illness. Then shortly after she was gone, all the sweet, happy memories came flooding back like beautiful morning. Your poem is precious. It felt like you reached into my heart and explained just how I feel. What a beautiful writer you are Susie! Truly beautiful. I hope you have a lovely evening my friend and thank you for this very special poem. With Love,Delisa :)

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    1. Awww, thank you Delisa. I'm so sorry about your mom but we still have the good memories. Love to you.

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  9. This brought tears to my eyes Susie! Such a beautiful tribute to your wonderful mama.

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  10. Susie, you wrote just how I feel because my mama passed away 26 years ago. Oh how I wish I could visit with her, quilt with her, let her get to know my grandchildren. She was a wonderful Christian woman. Thank you for another touching poem.

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    1. My sentiments indeed Charlotte. I'd love to be able to quilt with her, etc. Thank you so much.

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  11. Oh Susie, one of the most beautiful poems I've ever read. And the red rose is perfect for this special memory of your mom. I miss my mom dearly, but she lives in my heart every day. I must come back and read this poem again before Christmas. It truly touched my heart.

    Love,
    ~Sheri

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  12. I know how you feel, although time does soften the grief...It comes up to the surface again from time to time...What a sweet poem straight from the heart!

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