Oh Mama, I Love You Poem by Gamaliel Scipio

Looking back once more

I could easily remember

even as those days are
far different and removed

When you my mother

was able to hear
even a pin drop

silently tip toeing
cross to the kitchen

Believing you were
in dreamland sleeping

Even then you could
hear the soda cork pop

Then your voice would
say to me out loud

Son, what are you
doing out there

Before I can even
finish answering to say

the usual, nothing Ma

You already knew better
then I would hear the shout

You better don't drink
all the soda in there

Just the way that Grenadian
mother said it.

Oh Mama

Listening to you now

Tells me you are not
hearing that well but

for me it doesn't matter
and nothing's changed

You are my only mother

I will help you find a way

To hear and understand at
least when we speak

Everything your son says

Seeing you at 93 you are
just a marvel to me

I will always hear your voice

Calling out with love

Still advising me
letting me be sure of the
best things to do

You will always be there

Oh mother I love you!