Category Archives: Mental Health
another poem about my mom
If could see you once more, we would have lunch, on me. I’d order French onion soup, and you’d order the BLT. the waitress smiles and forgets your soda, but you never mind, you just call her back over. She brings your drink and asks if we’re all set, i say yes, but we’re notContinue reading “another poem about my mom”
Mommy Oh Mommy (a poem)
Mommy oh mommy where have you gone,Why do they keep saying it’s darkest before dawn,Why does this life make me feel like a pawn,Mommy oh mommy where have you gone My grief comes in oceans and rivers and streamsI’m okay one minute; the next I’m bursting at my seamsSomedays people say things they don’t reallyContinue reading “Mommy Oh Mommy (a poem)”
Unlucky 13
July 13, 2020 will be your four months gone. It also happens to be your 19th wedding anniversary. We knew trouble would arise when you were married to Vin on July 13, 2001, it was a Friday. Go figure, right? You left us on March 13, 2020, it was also a Friday. Too much coincidenceContinue reading “Unlucky 13”
The Firsts
When you have a large family, you tend to be reminded of who is missing, quite often. People often talk of how hard the firsts are without their parents. The first year anniversary of them being gone is a big one. Christmas and thanksgiving are for sure to sting. Their birthday. Your birthday. All ofContinue reading “The Firsts”
Happy Birthday Mom
Yesterday was 3 months with my mom passing, today is her birthday. She would have been 41 today. The following is simply a Facebook post i made in memory of my mom. Writing this inspired me to continue writing about her— for others. I hope i inspire you to write about your loved one. HappyContinue reading “Happy Birthday Mom”