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A Friendly Reminder: I Love You Mom

Every empty nester needs a little extra love every now and then.

Rachel Rapier
Aug 22, 2016
Berkeley, California
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A Friendly Reminder: I Love You Mom
Rchel Rapier

Mother's day this year happened to be right in the midst of finals. With no time to think of anything but school, I was lost when my mom messaged me a few days before mother's day. "Hey Rachel. I know that you're studying for finals so, I'll keep this short. I want to let you know that for Mother's Day all I want is for you to message me and say a couple of good things about me. I don't want a gift from you, just some love." After receiving that message, my exhausted, overworked brain had a burst of creativity. So, in an attempt to postpone studying I wrote.

On Mother's Day, I sent this poem to my mom:

I’m a nerd so I made this

A poem for you

the only mom I have

mother of two

listen to all the great things

that you’ve done in my life

your power to talk

being a dope ass wife

love hugs everyone

when you enter a room

there’ll be Christmas parties and ragers

when you’re in your tomb

friendly you are

sensitive as fresh baby skin

don’t worry about heaven

I know you’ll get in

Our fights may be trifle

Our threats may be empty

But we both know it’s true

We love each other plenty

Next time I say

some mean or rude phrase

Don’t take it so personally

it’s only a phase

Do what you love

Play tennis all day

Sleep for eternity

Go hug Renee

It’s your day

Seize it right now

I love you so much

And I’ll tell you how

I love your social nature

I love your friendly soul

I love your love for me

And that will never grow old

Be happy life happens

Know you’re the bomb

I love you so much

Happy Mother’s Day Mom

I was back at home for a weekend and I spotted something that wasn't there before. Sitting in the living room, laid a frame, not enclosing a picture, but framing words, my words. Placing my hand on the glass that lay before my words, I realized how much my loving words touched my mom. I realized how much love my mom has crammed in her heart. I realized that with my little sister moved into college and my parents being new empty nesters, my mom might need some extra love. So here's to you Mom. Have a great day!

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