A Mother's Wisdom Poem by Marea Johnson

Relegated to a bed of sick
unable to speak a word
Your presence spoke much louder
than any words I'd ever heard.

Your eyes, they spoke in volumes,
many times at such great lengths
And it seemed when at your weakest
you would show your greatest strength.

You taught me of the beauty
in forgiveness and in grace
And you tried to help prepare me
for the things I'd have to face.

Making up for time
that we had wasted in the past
Knowing that our time together
would be over much too fast.

You showed me what it means
to be a woman, mother, friend
You were so brave and so courageous
right until the very end.

You since have gone away
but all your lessons, they still live
For you gave to me dear Mother
the wisdom only you alone could give.


For my beautiful mother Virginia 1943~2008
I miss you Mommy.


~Marea E. Johnson