Saffron's Poetry
Saffron's Poetry
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Sat, 5th June, 2010
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A Mum's Smile
Why does it have to be this way
when all goes wrong I have nothing to say to anyone
but formal greetings and cold endearings.
My words not finding their way to the page
a pretense that I am strong and not trapped in a cage
of loneliness that I’ve created amid loved ones around me.
A heart that feels cold and a soul that feels lonely.
Eyes seeing smiles, ears hearing laughter and a wonder will
it ever be the same again with my mind doing too much thinking
that nothing is wrong, but a thousand things aren’t right.
Words have been said and a heart is now grieving.
When will a Mum’s smile be genuine again
without the memory of all the pain that was inflicted
that New Year’s Eve night.
Will it be you?
Who do I pray to when I ask for guidance
Is there anyone up there listening to my
Forever questioning thoughts and prayers
Do I hear your voice when I sit in silence
Is it only you who really cares.
Will you look after my little girl
As she leaves for ventures new
Will you give me the strength to be happy
When my days ahead feel blue.
I have just taken her for granted
Always thought that she’d be there
She has always been my brick, you see
And kept me from bleak despair.
When I sat and stared in darkness
No will to continue and no one else knew
She took care of us all, did Alice
And helped me to get through
Those lonely, sad days and long painful weeks.
How can I stop her from going, I question
I’m told that I can’t and I know that it’s true
But who will look after my baby now
Will it be You?
Neverland
I will call it Neverland
The place that we all go
A place where we are free from pain
A place that you now know
You've arrived there, you’re with loved ones
Who waited to be your guide
All excited and happy to see you
Your son standing by your side
Although we are left to mourn and cry
For a man we loved so dear
We will continue to have the faith
That you are always near
And within our hearts the love survives
Although we cannot touch
We know it’s true, you are always here
The one we love so much
We leave you now, take with us memories
Of a man who always did his best
A man with so much love for 'family'
We leave you now, to rest
We'll never forget your winks, your smiles
But now we must be apart
We'll miss you Dad, stay close to us
And whisper in our hearts
Come back sometimes, draw close, be near
And tell us you're okay
So long for now, take care, big hug
We'll see you again one day
1922~2009
I will call it Neverland
The place that we all go
A place where we are free from pain
A place that you now know
You've arrived there, you’re with loved ones
Who waited to be your guide
All excited and happy to see you
Your son standing by your side
Although we are left to mourn and cry
For a man we loved so dear
We will continue to have the faith
That you are always near
And within our hearts the love survives
Although we cannot touch
We know it’s true, you are always here
The one we love so much
We leave you now, take with us memories
Of a man who always did his best
A man with so much love for 'family'
We leave you now, to rest
We'll never forget your winks, your smiles
But now we must be apart
We'll miss you Dad, stay close to us
And whisper in our hearts
Come back sometimes, draw close, be near
And tell us you're okay
So long for now, take care, big hug
We'll see you again one day
1922~2009
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