Rett

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Merry Christmas Mama

Merry Christmas Mama

Merry Christmas mama
I'm sorry there's no tree
And I feel kind of bad
With no present to you from me

Merry Christmas mama
You should see the lights
They're so beautiful this year
All of them so bright

Merry Christmas mama
I'm blowing you a kiss
Trusting that an Angel
Will see it doesn't miss

Merry Christmas mama
From me, your youngest child
Clutching tight to memories
Of the many times you smiled

Merry Christmas mama
I still love you so
Sorry for the tears
But it's time for me to go

Merry Christmas mama
I'm trying to be brave
But it is my first Christmas
To be standing at your grave

I miss you mama......

Rett Wiginton
12/7/97

— Rett, Dec 05, 2008

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Region, Country: Southern Texas, USA

Favorite Poets: Dickenson, Longfellow

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Critiques

tbeaudet

17 years 6 months ago

Beautiful, heartfelt

and inspiring. Lovely tribute to your Mom from a wonderful son who remembers and appreciates... and misses. 5 Stars my friend. Tom

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Thanks Tom

I still find myself starting to call to check on her. Respectfully, Rett: "For all you Scrooges who don't like Santa Claus or the true meaning of Christmas, BAH HUMBUG! For the rest of you, MERRY CHRISTMAS!" Rett

tbeaudet

17 years 6 months ago

I've reached for the phone myself

Some things aren't as special when someone special isn't around to share it. Tom

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

That is a good idea.

And yes, we have a tree. The reference was to no tree at her grave (not allowed). It has been a long time and I still miss her. Respectfully, Rett: "For all you Scrooges who don't like Santa Claus or the true meaning of Christmas, BAH HUMBUG! For the rest of you, MERRY CHRISTMAS!" Rett

Linda Moses

17 years 6 months ago

Rett

Made me tear up. And you are right, so many times I think, "I need to call Mom and ask her...and then I remember, I can't call. Maybe I did say the once, but I had a dream once where I had figured out the perfect way to call my mother and talk to her, after she had passed away. It was so simple. But then I woke up and could not remember a darned thing. Silly dreams. Beautiful poem.

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Thank you Linda

If things were as easy as in dreams. *sigh* I appreciate the read and the comment. Respectfully, Rett: "For all you Scrooges who don't like Santa Claus or the true meaning of Christmas, BAH HUMBUG! For the rest of you, MERRY CHRISTMAS!" Rett

prayersbyPatty

17 years 6 months ago

Beautiful Rett

I too have the same thing going on, but its been years. First year was hard. I thought she would be cold, couldn't sleep..... now I'm bawling. Oh what a beautiful heartfelt poem written with respect and love. Patty

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Thank you Patty

I pretty much took care of my mom my whole adult life since I was the only one out here in Texas and I miss her so damn much at this time of year. Respectfully, Rett: "For all you Scrooges who don't like Santa Claus or the true meaning of Christmas, BAH HUMBUG! For the rest of you, MERRY CHRISTMAS!" Rett

Janice Pearce

17 years 6 months ago

Merry Christmas Mama

Rett, Tom and you are flooding my keyboard with tears! This is beautiful Rett Sad, yet beautifully portrayed~ _____________________________ To write a touching poem, you must gently stir the soul, if it brings forth tears or smiles, then the story was beautifully told. ________Janice Pearce_________

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Thank you Janice

I trulu appreciate it. As you can see by the date, it has been a long time since that first Christmas w/o her, but I still have trouble dealing with it. Some things never completely heal I guess. Sorry about the wet keyboard. Mine is too. Respectfully, Rett: "For all you Scrooges who don't like Santa Claus or the true meaning of Christmas, BAH HUMBUG! For the rest of you, MERRY CHRISTMAS!" Rett

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Thanks Janice

I like to think she does. I appreciate it my friend. Respectfully, Rett: "For all you Scrooges who don't like Santa Claus or the true meaning of Christmas, BAH HUMBUG! For the rest of you, MERRY CHRISTMAS!" Rett

infinite_dwarf

17 years 6 months ago

this is great

I echo the others in that this is a tremendous write. ~Jess K. ---------------------------------------------------- - "Does Rudolph fail the safety inspection if his nose is burnt out? And where does he go? I don't think he'd fit in the bay at the Jiffy Lube." Happy holidays, y'all!

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Thank you Jess

I appreciate it. This time of the year is rough in that regards. Respectfully, Rett: "For all you Scrooges who don't like Santa Claus or the true meaning of Christmas, BAH HUMBUG! For the rest of you, MERRY CHRISTMAS!" Rett