Mother's Day Gift

Mother's Day arrived bringing me pain,

Emphasizing my loss and agony again.

Pangs of sadness came all over me

As this day changed from what it used to be.

Frowns suddenly covered my face

When glancing at your vacant place.

Your siblings tried their utmost best.

Their efforts couldn’t put my heart to rest.

Then you heard my silent cries,

and saw the hidden tears in my eyes,

So you wanted to uplift

my soul by sending a special gift

Your message wishing me a Happy Mother's Day

Came through your dear friend today.

And a hug from another came out of nowhere

who arrived at the flower shop when I was there.

I held him in my arms and couldn’t let go

It was your special Mother's Day gift, I know.

Thank you, Daughter for your different ways

Which you find to ease my pain on special days.

Randah R. Hamadeh, 2012, Copyright©

Written in loving memory of my daughter

Samar Ahmed Al Ansari (4/4/1988-4/9/2006)

(www.samaralansari.com)