Those first few months
felt like a blurr
.jpg)
of missing her
She couldn't erase
the image in her head
Of Mom in a coffin
and feelings of dread
Why did you leave us?
your children need you
Dad is a drunk
and won't know what to do
Night time was lonely
without mom around
She'd hear scary noises
that made her heart pound
She missed the routine
of being tucked in
And the maternal love
a dad couldn't give
The girl lay crying
feeling hopeless one night
She pleaded with God
to make it all right
I need you mommy
you keep me on track
Please help me Lord
can you bring her back?
Down the hallway she noticed
a light moving slowly
It grew brighter and brighter
she knew it was holy
A beautiful lady
floated above her head
And eventually sat
at the edge of her bed
Looking right at the angel
she recognized the face
It was her mother
glowing with grace
She listened intently
to the message conveyed
Through telepathic means
Mom said, "don't be afraid."
I'm sorry I left you
just know I'm still here
Watching over you kids
every day, every year
I love you my baby
your four siblings too
Make sure you tell them
of my visit to you
Let them know
I tucked them in tonight
That things will get better
it will be alright
At that very moment
her spirit-body lifted
Down the hallway I watched
as she gracefully drifted.
Written for dVerse Poets
Prompt: Atmosphere within Poem
