Most+Challenging

This poem gave me the biggest challenge of all the pieces I wrote this semester. I have not written poetry for many years, even though it was my journal and my own outlet especially during difficult times in my life. I have had a difficult time writing poetry this semester, as well as, difficulty writing about the death of my mother. This poem provided the start of a breakthrough in my writing and personal life.


 * It feels just like….**

It was just yesterday… I called you, mom, just to say “Hello” I asked you for a recipe, and you made me feel better because I was blue.

It was just yesterday… You called me with the latest family gossip, You asked us over for dinner, and you spoiled your grandchildren rotten.

It was just yesterday… We were shopping for kitchen curtains, We talked about me going to school, and how fast the kids were growing.

It was just yesterday… I rolled my eyes at your nagging, I kissed your cheek to say good-bye, and I watched you back out of the driveway.

It was just yesterday… You called to ask me about the birthday party, You begged me to send pictures, and reminded me of your chemo tomorrow.

It was just yesterday… We made plans for your time off work, We sang a tune on the car radio together, and laughed at our shortcomings.

It was just yesterday… I called to see how you were feeling, I panicked when you didn’t answer, And my heart dropped knowing you were not well.

It was just yesterday… Your cancer was treatable, You had done these treatments before, And you recovered quickly.

It was just yesterday… We rushed to the hospital, We were told they had done all they could, And the tears of sadness were all that was left.