Mama

Location

Was walking down the hall
It was just the other day
Caught a whiff of something there
What it was, I couldn’t say
But when I held my breath in
And didn’t take another 
I felt the smell inside me
And somehow I felt my mother
I floated from the hall
To a place I used to know
She was there right next to me
The same, yet with a halo
I rushed into her arms
Mama, mom, I cried
Gave her the deepest hug
To make up for ones I had denied 
“Mom, I’m so glad I got another chance
To tell you I love you
The things I said before 
They really weren’t true
Now that you’re back
I'll cherish this time
I won’t be ashamed of hugs
I’ll give them every time.
I only regret I didn’t give more
You only last so long."
But mama didn’t hear me,
She was already gone.
I was back in the hall
It had only been a dream
I smell the smell: her perfume
From happier days, it seems
Although too late, I realize
I’ll do it all to go back
All the chances I’d let slip
Make my heart crack
I thought she’d be here forever
But one moment and she’s gone
I should’ve showed her when I could’ve
That I’ve loved her all along.

Comments

Additional Resources

Get AI Feedback on your poem

Interested in feedback on your poem? Try our AI Feedback tool.
 

 

If You Need Support

If you ever need help or support, we trust CrisisTextline.org for people dealing with depression. Text HOME to 741741