A Mother's Victory

by Caroline   Feb 22, 2007


My fingers tremble as I write this
I can't bear to look into my mother's eyes
To see her sadness and pain
I finally understand the meaning of life

On February 2nd
The day I heard the most devastating news of all
The doctor diagnosed my mom with breast cancer
I fell onto my knees and bawled

Like every cliché question
I yelled out to God above
"Why'd this happen to my family?"
I thought You were suppose to care and love

I cried for hours
Sobbing into my mother's arms
I couldn't help but say sorry
For everything I've ever done

My body ached with guilt
I never treated my mom like a queen
All the while, she always deserved to
I was just the disrespectful teen

My mom seldom asks for much
She only wants the best for me
I couldn't see it was out of love
And for that mom, I really hope you can forgive me

I'm sorry for lying to you all those nights
When I really went out with my friends
"No, I didn't drink at all."
See, those were the days when I wasn't very content

Especially when you we found out you had cancer
Mom, I didn't know what else to do
But sulk in my misery and shame
This was the nightmare I never saw coming true

I realize you're going through a difficult path in life
But it doesn't mean you have to go through it alone
I'll forever be here for you mom
And you can bet that promise will not be postponed

You've gone through enough for me
Now it's time for me to give back
What I took for granted so much
I'm gaining something from you that I lacked

Your ability to stay strong
Through the toughest of times
I guess I had to have gotten it from somewhere
Because I'm always the first at the finish line

You just gotta believe momma
This disease can't beat you down
Your family's cheering you on from the stands
You can't just give up now

God's angels are on your shoulders
Guiding you along your struggle
A beautiful woman like you
Should never have to go through this much trouble

I'm proud to say you're my mom
I hold that at the top of my heart
Breast cancer will never have its victory
And when you win, that's going to be the sweetest part

But for now, I have to thank God
For helping me see what's important in my life
Not alcohol, parties, or material things
It's family that keeps me alive

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