Mommy

A poem about a forgotten aspect of motherhood

Now I lay me down to sleep.  My mothers vigil watch she keeps.

And if you should creep up while I play.  Mercy for you I pray today.

More wrath than the vilest man.  She carries hidden in her gentle hands.

So should you be harm, fear or pain.  When you lay your head to sleep.

Pray to God in heaven.  Far, far away from me you keep.

 

 

Author's Note

the savage part of motherhood you never understand til you hold your own

Reviews

[Beccy]

Scratch the surface if you dare and you will find how much we care.

I can so identify with this.

Beccy.

[Tate Morgan]

The job annointed on the wopmen is a blessing disguise and a true joy to behold

[kink]

beautiful lines. I luv the ryhming. very often I saw people lose flow while concentrating on ryhming which you don't ..:)

[Mary]

Thank you. B

[Mary]

But i have to give credit for the flow to the original auther of the prayer i just replaced
His/her words for my own.

[Acron 4]

The human mother is not the only animal that is as savage. wonderful poem.......thanks for sharing

[zainul]

I completely agree with you about the savage part of motherhood .
Very nice piece.
Added to reading list and favorites.
100/100

[Mary]

Thank you very much.

[zainul]

You are most welcome

[Sami Khalil]

I enjoyed this poem and the spirituality a lot...

[Mary]

Thank you im very glad you did

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome. :)

[C.A. Lucas]

angelic but more like a dark angel

[Mary]

thank you im glad you liked it

[bill]

An elemental truth, elegantly expressed. A very nice poem, Mary. Congratulations.

[FJ Davis]

I believe you, Mary; I'd be afraid not to!
This piece is really just deep love, kinda harshly expressed.
Still, if I were a kid, I'd sure want someone like you to be my mommy.
With respect.

[Leslie Philibert]

Well written lullaby for a child,tender and gentle with a spiritual background.You are in good company,a lot of good poets have used this as a theme.Good work.