I could hear my mother crying,
But it's like I was not here.
I couldn't move or talk
As she held me very near.
The doctor told her,
I was going to die.
She could only wait,
Until it was my time.
Soon a nurse came,
And did her nurse-like things,
Then she saw the tears,
And asked Mom if she'll be all right.
Mom took a deep breath,
To steady herself.
Then she smiled a little,
And said she'd be fine.
After the nurse left,
And Mom was done crying.
It was then I realized,
That I was dying.
Mom kissed my cheek,
And smoothed my hair,
She held my hand
As she whispered in my ear,
"I have something to tell you,
I wish that this wasn't true,
But the time has come,
And I have to let go of you.
I want to keep you here with me,
You're my baby and I need you,
But I can't keep you here,
You're in so much pain.
God has led me to understand,
My loss will be his gain.
I have to let you go now,
But I'll keep you in my heart.
Good-bye my baby girl,
I love you."
Her voice cracked when she told me that,
And I knew she was trying to be strong.
I saw her tears that were falling,
I knew it won't be long.
I no longer fought the darkness,
I no longer tried to stay.
I heard my mother sob,
Before I faded away.
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