A Mothers Hand

Rhiannon · 01-04-2008, 05:52 PM

Sorry haven't been about in a while...lots of stuff going on between remodeling the house, the holidays and of couse trouble with the kids...
Been an even longer time since I attempted any poetry but I wrote this the other night (the joys of having teenagers LOL) and thought I would share.

A Mother's Hand.

I look in your eyes, who do I see?
Myself, so young, looking back at me.
My hopes, my fears--same sorrows, same fears.
You think I just don't understand
Oh, but if you only knew
You'd take my outstretched hand.
Once you trusted where I led
You never doubted, just said "yes ma'am".
When did I ever let you fall
That now you don't trust the hand at all?
The path you're on I've tread before
But my outstretched hand is ignored.
The path is long, you need a guide
Know I will always be by your side.
I cannot make you accept what's offered--
Wisdom earned from trials and sorrow.
My love for you is never ending
The hand will always remain extended.

**Noodles** · 01-04-2008, 08:45 PM

Spoken like a true mom.

**Sp00k** · 01-05-2008, 10:08 AM

You did that with profound insight.

Rhiannon · 01-05-2008, 04:38 PM

Thanks guys. My teenager actual read it and I think maybe he understands a little better now. Wise and I pulled an "intervention" of sorts this weekend...cross your fingers and pray, I think we made a little progress. Been a LONG time since I have written anything like that. Flattery from Sp00k, Noodles and Nightmare--I feel like I did ok. Thank you!!!

**Sp00k** · 01-06-2008, 11:07 AM

Flattery or not you do have a certain talent which should be harnessed,.

Rhiannon · 01-06-2008, 11:13 AM

thank you--one of these days maybe I will be able to make time to write. Still have the first 3 chapters of my book started but have yet to get back on it. Someday....