This is a true story. It has been told many times and always gets a laugh. I even told it at her funeral as she always said that she didn't want people sitting around crying. Now it was a typical Saturday morning at our house and It had to be sometime before Memorial Day because my parents were still at home, normally they are at our cottage. My mom who is a habitual early riser headed to the kitchen to make coffee and le...

Bruno was on his deathbed. He’d lived a good long life, closing in on eighty-four years old. The Salerno family, from south Philly, gathered around: Mom, dad, son, and daughter. Mom could barely contain herself. She placed her hand on her loved ones’ brow, sobbing uncontrollably. Bruno turned his head towards her. He struggled to lift it up, inching closer, as if to tell her something, maybe for the last time. His mouth o...

The littlest things makes me smile I love when my kids give me a hug I love when they go the extra mile Hugs and kisses are my drug Our children grow up so fast Each moment is a blessing Raising them is a blast Sometimes happy or depressing They are gifts from up above Special deliveries to care for To shower with all our love Little people to adore I’m so happy to be a wife And to have my family My family is my life I’m...

I love to go to the amusement park Spending a wonderful day with my kids Sometimes we stay until dark A few times we’ve eaten BBQ Ribs We go every week like clock work I bet in three years we’ve gone a hundred times It would drive most people berserk My kids never complain about the long lines Our favorite rides are the roller-coasters We enjoy going very fast We never want it to go slower We have an absolute blast The sp...

Mama I have lost my momAlthough she's still aliveThe strong woman she wasThat's all in the past Her eyes lost their shineHer face lost her smileAnger and grief took overAnd also a lot of tears Why is she suffering that much?She was beautiful, lovingShe was tender and caringLike every mother is In good and bad timesMama was always thereShe used to dry my tearsWhen I was in painShe taught me to loveRespect and so much moreT...

My Mom touches my life Each and every day The smiles and tears And gentle but firm words Her love shines through Her eyes her hands and heart so deep Her encouragement and appreciation is without fail The love reaches out No matter the miles No matter the years She touches and loves me For this I know She is a blessing That keeps on growing

Cookies and a Mothers Love In the kitchen, mom is baking awayWhile I am outside, happy at play. “Come in”, says she, a smile on her face“ Go to the table and take your place.” Warm from the oven appears a grand treatI rush to the table, quickly taking my seat. Here come the cookies, on a big plate.“Oh, please can I have one for I can not wait.” With love in my heart, and eyes all aglowA feeling so warm, from my head to my...

At age five, I had already experienced the loss of a parent. My biological father died of lung cancer. At age six, I had already experienced alcoholism, though not personally. My mom was glued to her wine. That was how I found her one day, walking into the house. I had just gotten home from school and she was already drunk off her ass."Mommy? Mommy, I know you miss Daddy... but I miss you..." She was passed out on the flo...

You ruined my life. You made me what I am today. You left a scared little girl. You molded me in to what I am today. You loved me with all your heart. You left me. You shattered my life. You created tears that never leave. You left a precious bundle. You were mine. You took it all away. You left me vulnerable. You didn't teach me how to grieve. You gave my the silver linings. You left me to fend for myself. You instilled...

She came into this worldDramatic and loudFrom the first moment I saw herI felt like I was walking on a cloud Big beautiful eyes staring at me The second she heard my voiceShe stopped crying Like she had no other choice She truly is my mini meShe has all my good partsBut made them better Touching everyone's hearts Everything she learned Was early and quick Such a healthy babyHardly ever sick At seven monthsShe took off wal...

Mom got a First class ticket to Heaven, that's for sure.Everybody who knew my mom, absolutely adored her.She always helped others or she would bust her butt trying.It was so sad when her doctor said that she was dying.Now she's in Heaven and she has eternal happiness.Having her for my mother truly made me blessed.She decided to return to her hometown of Sneedville in 2011.When she passed away, she got a First class ticket...

Things haven't been going well since Mom died one year ago today.A big part of me died with her when she passed away.For the last 365 days, I've been going through Hell.Everybody who knows me, knows that things aren't going well.One day before Mom's death, there were two things that I decided to give her.A stuffed Easter bunny and a card and they were buried with her.Life hasn't been easy because I've been to Hell and bac...

To my beautiful daughter,From the moment you were born you were beautiful, boisterous and had such a need for people. You walked early, talked early, and you were like a ray of sunshine in everyone's life.This year was a rough one, and for most of it you were the only one by my side, I know we had some very trying times and damaged our relationship. We also had some times together that I think in the end will have bonded...

How do you spell beautiful woman, its spelled A-G-N-E-S.Everybody who was a part of Mom's life was truly blessed.Mom was blessed with both outer and inner beauty.She would've still been beautiful even if she had been ugly.She was the kindest woman that I've ever known.But she's dead and I feel hollow because I'm alone.She would've helped anybody who was in need.My Mom was a wonderful person indeed.I wanted her to survive...

You were taken when I was far too young Left to learn life without you, what was I to become I grew up scared and misguided Our family was fractured, forever divided I didn't appreciate you while you were here I should have held our time together, close to me dear Instead I was selfish, hateful and mean No longer your sweet daughter, an unruly teen Time doesn't heal all or erase the regret Weighs heavy on my mind, never t...