I Hope They Remember

I hope they remember before mom was sick
Mom loved to play and mom wasn’t stuck in bed all day
I hope they remember before mom was sick
When she was healthy and strong and worked all day long
I hope they remember before mom was sick
When mom could take them out and about, when mom didn’t pass out
I hope they remember before mom was sick
Smiles on faces and fun happy places
I hope they remember before mom was sick
When she smothered them with love and wasn’t stuck in her bedroom, one floor above
I hope they remember before mom was sick
Mom was the one, mom was the only one who could get anything done
I hope they remember before mom was sick
Before doctors appointments and hospital visits
She wanted to do everything right, she didn’t want to quit
And tried hard every single day to keep up with it
She never intended to be living like this
I hope they remember before mom was sick

Kyoko W.P.

Have it All

Giggles and laughs

And sweet baby baths

Cooing and crawling

Walking and falling

Growing everyday and finding their voice

Making sure that everytime they make the choice

Temper tantrums and many tears

 Learning everyday and finding out fears

From in your arms to holding hands

Playing with barbies, no more pots and pans

Getting bigger and going to school

I hope they still think I’m cool

Seasons change and school years pass

You’ll never believe how it happens so fast

One day you’re swaddling your newborn tight

And the next they’re in high school shining so bright

But no matter how big and no matter how small

You will always love them and want them to have it all

Kyoko W.P.