Ummi (mom in arabic)

After so many years and so much pain, I had to say how I feel towards my long gone Ummi ... with the help of a pen...

 

Ummi (mom)

 

Sometimes I think that it has been so long since your departure

I actually lived more years without you than with you

Even though I had to accept the unspeakable pain I went through

I ventured into stages of life and had since mature.

 

Ummi words will not be enough to tell you how much I miss you

I remember your sweet smell forever in me imprinted

The cuddles of your arms where I felt protected

Your beautiful smile brightening my horizon renews.

 

I was not finish loving you ummi!

As I grew up more and more, learning to know you

I felt getting closer and closer … step by step … I had walked a few

I wanted to become your closest ally so you could rely on me.

 

I wanted to protect, help and take care of you one day

As you had spent so much of your time caring for me and my siblings

Your only girl I was and connected to you even in my dreams

I was going to be there for you… undertaking your relay.

 

My tears are still flowing for you from my broken heart ummi

As you left suddenly, a tear ingrained in my soul

I cannot resolve the unfinished puzzle

As if that fateful day, you had left with a piece of me.

 

I will forever love you …you’re the sweetest ummi

Reviews

[Poeticpiers]

This struck a resonant chord with me I was very young when I lost my mother to cancer I still miss her sixty odd years later although my memories are faint and blurred by time

[Helena]

Very poignant remembrance of your dear Ummi. Heartfelt and beautiful poem,
thank you for sharing these precious words with us.

Hugs
Helena

[Tovli]

a wonderful tribute and dedication. lovely. tovli

[angelina neves]

beautiful and lovely dedication.

[Samuel Dickens]

I don't think we ever really get over the loss of a parent. I'm sure your ummi didn't want to leave you, Nassira, and your poem is a beautiful tribute to her. Thank you for sharing it. Sam