Here are the poems that I wrote 5 years ago. I am
so
excited that you will be sharing them with others. There are 5 poems
total.
I also have forwarded eight of my senior pictures
- feel
free to use them as you wish. I thank you again for taking the time to
do an interview with me!
2005 Mothers Day Poems
by Claudia Arend
Dear Mommy,
I love you so much. Words can't express all my
gratitude, but I will try.
Year after year you give me everything I need and
could ever want.
You have given me great opportunities. What good
would
my feet be if they weren't taught how to move across a stage? What good
would my voice be if it was held behind doors? What good would my brain
be if it was not educated? The list go's on. I am so blessed to have
you as my mother.
The following poems aren't written about you,
however
they are dedicated to you. These people are special in my life because
without them I would never have been able to come to you.
Mother
Dear mother,
I wonder where and how you are'
I wonder even from afar
If you're wondering, I'm doing fine
Though it can be hard at times
Mother are you alive or dead?
This often runs through my head
If you're alive, which I hope you are still
I'll try to find you - I will
And, if you're dead that's ok
It was you time to pass away
I pray you have come to know the Lord
That you have found hope in his word
I think of you like a guardian angel
You've got a hold of my hand
Together we will be, in His land
I know you did what was best for me
One day I hope to finally see
We will stand face to face
Until then, help me in this race
At times I feel all alone
You are my flesh, blood and bone
Am I like you, are you like me?
You helped me to become free
Sometimes I think I see your face in a cloud
Mother, I hope I have made you proud.
You are so kind
I'm glad you were mine
With out you...
What was I to do?
When I had no place to go
You were there
When I as all alone
Your home you shared
You're part of my family
As far as I'm concerned
In my heart you are burned.
Dr.
Blackburn,
I don't remember the plane ride...
I just know you were there by my side
You held me tight when I was scared
I know you must have truly cared
Sometimes I'm able to see you once a year
To think of you brings joyful tears
Without people like you
Where would we be today?
Thinking about it, it's hard say
I want to be like you...
And do what's right
You are my brilliant shining light
"Mommy - Mamma" you heard me cry
I love you Dr. Blackburn and that's no lie
Mom -
Miracle worker, who gives many Opportunities, who with her daughter
makes
many happy Memories.
Thank you
Mommy I love you, I love you I do
Mommy I thank you for all that you do
For waking me up every morning, with a kiss and a hug
No matter the weather, always waiting with me, outside for the bus
For making me delicious meals each and every day
Giving me the best in every way
Making sure I always look my best, never the fool
For picking me up daily from school
For being involved in all that I do
From dance, art, tennis, theatre and church activities too
Staying up late when I need to talk
No matter what the time reads on the clock
You tell me it will all work out to be O.K.
Even when I feel it's hopeless in every way
Buying the groceries, cleaning up when I make a mess
Helping me study for all those hard tests
Because of you, my projects and homework are always done
But you make sure I take breaks and have some fun
You encourage me to speak my mind and be myself
Once again, you've outdone yourself
Don't worry about me when your not there
Because you've given me just enough discipline and care
Mommy, I think you are quite swell,
And when it comes to raising me, you're doing perfectly well
Letters from Claudia Arend