Dedicated to my mother, inspired as I was watching her die on her deathbed |
AS I WATCH YOU DIE As I watch you die pain & regret infected my spirit The animosity I felt at that moment had come to an end But it never made me feel any better as I reflect on that moment Those times you wanted to talk & I wasn’t tryin to hear it We had a few issues but you were the one that gave me life I pray that you not only understood but also felt my sorrow as I watch you die Since you did have dementia did you even know why I was apologizing? Regretting those times you reached out & I wasn’t willing to try Being so caught up in bein angry with you that I was to blind to see That no matter how much I messed up you were always there for me Knowin you were about to leave I was hopin to get those years back Cause I miss you so much & regret stops my soul from bein free I know God has forgiven me but I just can’t seem to forgive myself Wonderin why I allowed pride to keep me away for so long As I watch you die guilt & anger built up in my soul I pray you forgave me for treating you so so wrong Wishing it wasn’t your time holding your hand as I watch you die They say making amends before the end makes you feel better But I can’t co-sign that cause it’s still heavy on my heart Cause the only reason I was there was to say good bye I know you’re in Heaven cause that’s where mothers like you go Thank you for giving me life & for always having my back I owe you so much & will never have a chance to repay that debt Moms, I always loved you & wish God would give you back That1Poet@Hotmail.com 1-Aug-2010 Copyright Reserved |