A Mother’s Journey Through 18 Years with Her Son


The laughter, cries because the tears were felt inside

Agony and pain, my heart grew insane

Questions and answers, no guide to a mother’s quest

Encouragement, accomplishments—the greatest was my son’s perseverance.

Sickness and health

Oh! What a mother does to nourish her child’s health

Cheering, supporting…

These years are steadily floating

Memories and mountains, it seems time never changed

Observing and smiling, I don’t remember disappointments

1, 8, 10, now eighteen—that’s a win

Guided and relied, when was a manual formed for a mother to see her son fly?

Embrace…eighteen years of sacrifice just to see my son win

Role model, excited, the laughter on your face was inviting

Heartbreaks were no mistake

The lessons learned were meant to take place

Sorrow didn’t last; tomorrow

Your light in eighteen years put a smile on this mother’s face

The ups and downs…I’m a proud mother who stood around

Compassion, warmth…

LOVE

18 years poured inside a son’s heart

Evolve…

Each step takes you to a place of no regrets.

An 18-year-old who loves cereal. I enjoyed eating cereal with my son at the “Wanna Spoon Cereal Bar”—there is always a kid in each of us.

1 Corinthians 13:13 – And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

Published by inspiredbykieona

author/poet of the poetry book "You and I Inspired Me", certified grief educator, QMHP (qualified mental health professional), but most importantly a spiritual being. A person that loves to spend time in nature and soak up the beauty of nature.