In Honour of My Mother

I lost my mother seven years ago next month. I miss her every day.
This Mother's day is really no different than last year's or the year before, except for one thing.

Daughter’s Forgiveness

On Mother’s Day 2013

So many wish their mothers well

Make them breakfast

Wash their cars

Paint their toenails

Wish them a happy, special day

Phone them long distance

Bring them coffee and Danish in bed

Do their laundry

Wash the dishes

Brew a cuppa tea

Fluff their pillows

Buy them a chrysanthemum.

But you’re not alive

So I can’t do the niceties

Or say kind words

Or hug

Or kiss

Only cry.

I miss you, Mom.

So on this Mother’s Day,

I’ll give you the only gift I can

My forgiveness

Of the things you didn’t say or do.

I love you.

I LOVE YOU.

[copyright May 11, 2013]