All Smiles

This post is written as part of Mama Kat's Writer's Workshop, with my thanks for the outlet in which to express myself...

I smile every time I hear your voice

Remembering all the good times, I do rejoice

Being with you was always my first choice

Growing up, we gave each other nicknames

We played Monopoly, Boggle, Trouble and other games

Now my lasting memories are captured in picture frames

For words, I am at a loss

Your trinkets, daily, I come across

One’s a sign that says, “I’m the boss”

Though you were much older than me

This fact I did not see

For you always treated me equally

Much comfort and love you provided

My deepest secrets, to you, I confided

To be exactly like you, I have aspired

I still recall each good night’s kiss

Mom, it’s you, whom I truly miss

My closing thoughts, I’ll end with this

Each day goes by and I can grin

Because I treasure what you have instilled within

Mom, I love you, and I’ll see you up in Heaven