Three short years ago today 
...it sometimes seems like a blur 
yet the visions of the day you left 
can quickly fill my thoughts 
and the pain becomes so real again. 

That was not my Momma I found 
gone in a heartbeat from a fall in her tub 
as I force visions of you, then, 
from my mind. 

Did you know Kelly was going soon 
and went ahead to greet her? 
Did you miss Daddy so much 
life here was no life at all? 

I know the last few years 
were not happy ones for you, 
for awhile the feigning of laughter 
disguised the pain. 

Momma I remember you, always, 
as an intelligent, vibrant woman 
whose wit had no challengers 
and whose love always ran deep. 

You sacrificed your childhood dreams 
which robbed you, sometimes, of your today's. 
Yet I cannot remember one time 
that you were not there for me. 

Ever gently guiding, never forcing your opinions. 
Letting me grow on my own, yet nurturing me 
with confidence, pride and love..... 
teaching me that life is only what you make it to be. 

So today as I remember you Momma 
my heart is filled with a sadness 
for the happiness you didn't allow yourself 
yet wanted so desperately for your children and theirs. 

And I'll remember your soft kiss 
and the warmth of your arms 
that always greeted me with hello and goodbye. 
And the sparkle in your eyes from long ago. 

And when we meet again 
my heart will be filled with joy 
as you, Daddy and Kelly 
great me with the greatest love of all. 

I love you Momma. 
By Jean E Miller
 
 
 
  Slaying The Dragon Poetry