A Poem for Mum...

**~Gee_Whizzy~** · April 24th, 2009, 10:02 AM

I wrote this poem for my Mum who passed away at age 37 from throat cancer. Feb 10 this year marked 20 years since her passing so I thought i'd share it with you all...

GUIDING LIGHT

I see you in the distance
A memory of my past
My feelings of abandonment
Laid to rest at last

You were so much stronger
Than I dreamed you'd ever be
Fighting like a soldier
To set your spirit free

You endured the pain and suffering
With seldom a word of complaint
You'd smile your gorgeous smile for me
My innocence you would not taint

I watched you fight the enemy
'Til your body could take no more
I prayed that you'd get better
But you were knocking at heavens door

Then He came and took you
And your pain stopped all at once
He'd gained a perfect angel
But my Mother, I had lost

So I cherish the memories I have of you
For they are few and far between
No longer tormented by your death
It seems now, a hazy dream

In life you brought me happiness
In death, eternal love
I know you are my Guiding Light
My angel up above

Mum, I'll forever love you
In my heart you shall remain
Until we meet one final time
And walk hand in hand again