Close my eyes to say a silent prayer
Lord knows
I feel you here
in the kitchen as you prepare
chicken and fish fried golden tan
calling us to eat
while pouring the grease in separate cans
Never really had my daddy around
if you complained
I never heard a sound
you dedicated your life to us
taught always in God we should trust
The streets of Philadelphia
can get grimy
I admit
some of my friends were slimy
but you were a mother they wished they had
most of us grew up without dads
You raised us on pride and principles
told us life was never simple
but true family and friends
stand with you until the end
Lord knows when I heard the diagnosis
I felt like I was under hypnosis
I thought
how can God take away
a woman who never had a negative word to say
Always would see you reading Bible verses
would think
both of my sisters are nurses
the ultimate sign of love and respect
following in their momma's footsteps
Got so tired of seeing you in pain
I admit I cursed God at times
I'm not ashamed
it wasn't a sign of disrespect
I didn't want you to leave just yet
Seeing you sleeping
in the hospital
took me back to when I was little
and you would gently rub my head
when I fell asleep in your bed
You barely had the strength
to raise your hand
Lord knows even though
I'm a man
ain't no greater pain
than watching your best friend slowly drain
I would wipe the sweat
from your brow
think to myself
who will I go to now
all of my life I never had to think twice
always went to you
for sound advice
The last birthday party
we shared
that summer day I was so damn scared
please God give her enough strength
on this hot day to last the length
I remember when we pulled up
in the car
I said
momma look how loved you are
such a large turnout
of family and friends
I didn't know that was the last time
we would spend
celebrating your brithday
I don't know why
it has to be this way
why God takes the good away
happy birthday
we all sung
Dear God
my momma's 59 years young
You tried
to prepare us for the ending
I knew
Angels of Mercy God was sending
yet still
on that fateful day
from you I refused
to break away
I tell my friends
forget about them women you wine and dine
go to your momma's house
and spend quality time
parents won't always be around
and nothing can replace the sound
of your momma's voice
Life goes on
we don't have a choice
every time my eyes get moist
I let the tears fall
looking at your picture
on my wall
Never can I replace
the smell of fish frying
and the sweet aftertaste
but through my hurt and pain
I know to live is Christ
to die is gain
The funeral was so very nice
I know
though your body was there
your soul was in paradise
I Pray I have a long life to live
but a year of it I would gladly give
to hug you once again
sweet momma
my best friend
please send
an Angel of Mercy
to comfort me
to comfort me...
Devine Miss M.
this is D'ee speaking
one of your son's best friends
when I think of you
and the positive impact you had on my soul brother
I think of my mother
and I take a drive to her house
because I can't resist
giving her a kiss
once and a while she looks on surprised
rarely has she seen tears in her son's eyes
but there is one truth no one can deny
the love between a mother and her children
is beyond any love this cruel world has ever known
so Miss M.
though you have flown home
your spirit is still being felt down here
by your family
your friends
and myself
who through the wise words of your son
no matter how busy I am
I make the time
to feel my mother's hands in mine
thank you Maam
....that's it
can't write anymore
Soul Bro..Love U man
this is for you
peace

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