Grief On Mother's Day

Published: May 5, 2021

Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate and honor the dedication and contribution of a mother. She is an integral part of her family, but Mother’s Day can be a difficult holiday for many people who’ve lost their moms. It’s a reminder of the void that has been left after her passing. It can be a holiday that’s filled with a lot of grief because you wish you had more time to spend with her.

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1. Roses For Mama
- By Lynn Casstevens
- Published: May 2008
First Mother's Day Without Mom

in Mother's Day Poems

Lord, are there roses in your garden
On the shores of jubilee
Would you pick a dozen of your best
And deliver them for me?

Lord, are there roses in your garden
On the shores of jubilee
Would you pick a dozen of your best
And deliver them for me?
For you see, today is mothers' day
And I can't visit my mom
For it wasn't very long ago
The angels came and took her home.
So if there are roses in your garden
On the shores of Jubilee
Would you pick a dozen of your best
And deliver them for me?
Would you take them to my mother
And tell her that I love her.
Tell her that I miss her
In oh! So many ways
But I have joy in knowing
We'll meet again someday
And we'll pick roses together
On the shores of Jubilee..
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2. I Miss
- By Ailsa L. Darragh
- Published: November 2020
Missing My Parents

in Family Death Poems

I miss your face; I miss your smile.
I wish I could see you once in a while.
I miss your laugh; I miss your love.
I hope you are watching with pride from above.

I miss your face; I miss your smile.
I wish I could see you once in a while.
I miss your laugh; I miss your love.
I hope you are watching with pride from above.
I miss so much not having you here,
Guiding me in life and having you near.
I miss you, Mum; I miss you, Dad,
Forever in my heart with the memories we had.
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3. Happy Heavenly Mother's Day
- By Jac Judy A. Campbell
- Published: May 4, 2021
Wishing My Mother A Happy Mother's Day In Heaven

in Mother's Day Poems

Mom,
Every day must be a celebration in your
Newfound heavenly home,
But our Mother's Day is forever empty

Mom,
Every day must be a celebration in your
Newfound heavenly home,
But our Mother's Day is forever empty
For your children here below.
There will be no bouquet of roses,
No gifts, no cards, no hugs,
No connection to call to hear your voice
To tell you how much your loved.
Each day I see you in my mirrors,
You're in my flowerbeds outside.
I know you live within my children
As I can see you in their eyes.
Every day I feel you're near me,
But it's just not the same.
I miss your arms to hold me.
I miss you calling out my name,
So I just want to tell you
Because you're far away
I miss you more today
Than I did yesterday.
I know you're content and peaceful
As God shines his light on you
And he showers you with joy and blessings
All the whole day through.
So happy heavenly Mother's Day, Mom.
With abundance of love from me to you,
Your daughter
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4. I Miss You
- By John P. Read
- Published: May 6, 2021
Losing A Loved One

in Missing You Poems

I still miss you
As the weeks and years go by.

I still miss you

I still miss you
As the weeks and years go by.

I still miss you
Like the clouds would miss the sky.

I still miss you
Like a bird without its wings.

I still miss you
Like a flower without the joys of spring.

I still miss you
As I greet another day.

I still miss the love we shared
And the memories we both made.
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5. My Mother
- By Renea E. Wilhelm
- Published: February 2006
All Things I Never Said

in Missing You Poems

I fall down on my knees and begin to cry.
For I never wanted you to leave my side.
I wanted you to be by my side forever and ever.
And I wanted to leave your side never.

I fall down on my knees and begin to cry.
For I never wanted you to leave my side.
I wanted you to be by my side forever and ever.
And I wanted to leave your side never.
For you were my mom and I'll love you forevermore.
Every trouble I went through, you're the one who opened the door.
I lie on the ground crying more than ever before.
I had so little memories and I wanted much more.
I was too caught up in my friends.
I never had time to spend.
I want you back; it's not fair.
A mom like you was very rare.
I love you, I love you, please come back.
My whole life just fell off track.
Now that you're gone, I have nowhere to go.
I need you here; there's so much more I need to know.
I miss you, I wish it never turned out this way.
Now that you're gone, there's so much to say.
I'm sorry for the fun times I could have spent with you.
This isn't happening; it can't be true!
I love you, I love you, PLEASE come back home.
Now that you're gone, I'm all alone.
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Beautiful poem.
I lost my mom 13 years ago, a month before my wedding day.
I wish I could turn back the hands of time. Just to say to her.. '' I LOVE U''

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6. Mother's Day
- By Karen J. Woodward
- Published: May 2017
Mother's Day And The Loss Of Your Mom

in Mother Death Poems

As Mother's Day approaches,
it fills me with such dread.
Whilst others have their mothers,
mine's gone, not here; she's dead.

As Mother's Day approaches,
it fills me with such dread.
Whilst others have their mothers,
mine's gone, not here; she's dead.

I see the cards and flowers around.
To see it, it breaks my heart.
I see people buying presents,
I see them buy their cards.

My heart, it aches, the tears well up.
I feel I want to cry.
Why did I lose my mother?
Why did she have to die?

Although mum's now in heaven,
safe with angels and pain free,
when mum died and left this world,
her pain passed on to me.

We had a special love,
my best friend, my teacher, too.
Oh, I wish I could be in heaven.
I so long to be with you.

So now I walk this earth
an orphan child am I.
No partner, kids, no family.
Is this it till I die?

So I'll be with you this Mother's Day.
At your grave is where I'll be.
Some flowers I will place upon you
and think back to times you were with me.

Memories and photographs are all
that now remain,
till my time comes when my life is done
and we finally meet again.

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7. Just This One Mother's Day
- By Rebecca
- Published: May 2010
in Family Poems by Teens

If I could pick one day to have her here,
I'd choose it to be this Mother's Day.
This occasion out of all the others,
It's going to be harder than words could say.

If I could pick one day to have her here,
I'd choose it to be this Mother's Day.
This occasion out of all the others,
It's going to be harder than words could say.

On that one day we'll do it all,
And I wouldn't waste a single minute.
I'd keep going all day, hour after hour,
And If I got tired I would never quit.

Just knowing it was my last chance
To show her all of my love.
Because it must be hard for her to see,
Watching from up above.

I'd make her a very special card,
As I make them for people all the time.
But hers wouldn't be like the rest,
Above all others hers would shine.

It would say Dear Mom, I love you,
I'm proud to be your daughter.
Then I'd hug her tightly
And hold her while I've got her.

She'd French braid my hair in the end,
Just like she always used to.
I'd smile at her when it was done,
And say, "Oh mom, I love you!"

I'd tell her how scared I am,
Because my surgery is the next day.
But she'd tell me she'd be with me,
Holding my hand all the way.

I'd cry when it was dark out,
Knowing the day would soon end.
Although she won't be here forever,
In my dreams I can always pretend.
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This is the first mothers day without her. I am 16. My siblings are 5, 4, and 1.... They don't know how hard it was watching her die but at least I got to know her. I'll be going to her grave...

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8. Lonely For Mom
- By Stephanie
- Published: August 2008
in Missing You Poems

There was one a person who made me feel safe,
held my hand when I began to fall from grace.

This person was my mother; she's the one I miss.

There was one a person who made me feel safe,
held my hand when I began to fall from grace.

This person was my mother; she's the one I miss.
She brought me love and endless happiness.

On November 11th 2001, you died, leaving me all alone,
Oh, how I cried.

Why did you have to go? Please tell me why.
Now I have to drink and do drugs just to get by.

I wish you were here, Mom. I miss you so much.
No one even knows what I would give for just one touch.

Why does everyone else get to have there moms near?
Do they know I'd give anything to have my mother here?

I'm sad and lost. Mom, will you help me find my way?
Will you get rid of the tears I cry each day?

I know the answer, and the answer is no,
'cause for me to move on, I have to let you go.

Mom, I love you and thank you for all you did for me,
and I hope someday I make you proud for whatever comes to be.

For all those that have a mother, please hold her tight,
and never say you hate her, even when you fight.

For you never know when she might have to go,
and the pain that it brings ... I hope you never have to know!!
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9. The Locket
- By Kathy J. Parenteau
- Published: December 2012
in Mourning Poems

I have a special locket that rest above my heart,
it holds your beautiful pictures while we must be apart.
It's my hope that you're still with me no matter come what may,
so I know that I can talk to you every single day.

I have a special locket that rest above my heart,
it holds your beautiful pictures while we must be apart.
It's my hope that you're still with me no matter come what may,
so I know that I can talk to you every single day.
When I walk into a storm you're watching over there,
guiding me to sunny skies with tender loving care.
I'll never have to be alone you're always next to me,
you show me love in different ways the eyes could never see.
Your spirit fills my soul with love beyond any explanation,
with pride I'll wear it every day in total admiration.
Of the woman who changed my life and patiently awaits,
arms wide open to welcome me when I reach heaven's gates.
It's never really good bye if in your heart you do believe,
a mother's love is endless, and never ever leaves.

In memory of Shirley A Fowler

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I loved this poem it made me think of my husband as I had a locket after his passing with his picture and some of his ashes so he will always be with me when I wear it.

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10. When We See You Again
- By Ralph P Quinonez
- Published: January 2012
in Death Moving On Poems

As I sit here and wonder how things would have turned out,
Not to have been part of your life was there ever a doubt.
I would see you again, just didn't know when.
A long time has passed, wondering how you have been.

As I sit here and wonder how things would have turned out,
Not to have been part of your life was there ever a doubt.
I would see you again, just didn't know when.
A long time has passed, wondering how you have been.
Just to see your face one last time is something I never would have thought,
You have been on my mind all this time, something that I had always and never forgot.
The lessons that I learned from you, made each day more pleasant,
Your teachings of everyday life were such a warm and needed present.
I leave you now knowing you are safe in his arms,
No more pain or suffering, away from all harm.
Rest with the angels, until we all will see you once more.
We love and have missed you, things we will always adore.
Watch over us now, for one day it will come.
When we are laughing and talking and having oh so much fun.
We miss you mom, but we are glad that you made it home.
We wouldn't have wanted it any other way even if it meant for us to be alone.
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11. Happy Mother's Day, Mom!
- By Cheri
- Published: May 2010
in Mother's Day Poems

Even though you're not here,
I wish you a Happy Mother's Day each year.
My heart still aches, the tears still fall.
Just to know your pain is gone,

Even though you're not here,
I wish you a Happy Mother's Day each year.
My heart still aches, the tears still fall.
Just to know your pain is gone,
I find the strength to wipe away my face.
Only to teach my children what you have taught me.
Thank you, Mom, for making me the BEST MOM I am today
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12. My Mother
- By James E. Ristau Sr.
- Published: February 2006
Short Poem About Missing Mother On Mother's Day

in Mother's Day Poems

My mother was a precious gift from our glorious Lord above,
but the Lord chose to take her and give her all his love.
I miss her more than anything, especially this time of year.
Something about Mother's Day always makes me shed a tear.

My mother was a precious gift from our glorious Lord above,
but the Lord chose to take her and give her all his love.
I miss her more than anything, especially this time of year.
Something about Mother's Day always makes me shed a tear.
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13. Another Chance
- By Langford M. Simpson
- Published: February 2006
in Family Death Poems

If I had another chance, would it all be the same?
If I told you how I feel, would you consider my pain?
If I had another chance, it wouldn't happen again
I would really let you know how I'm feeling within.

If I had another chance, would it all be the same?
If I told you how I feel, would you consider my pain?
If I had another chance, it wouldn't happen again
I would really let you know how I'm feeling within.
If I had another chance, we'd still be together
Even though I know that your love is forever.
If I had another chance, I would tell you I care,
And you know it's hard for me to let emotions appear.
If I had another chance I would keep you close
'Cause it's a tease every night when I reach for your ghost.
If I had another chance, I'd keep a smile on your face
Because you kept your son happy and that can't be erased.
If I had another chance, my mother would still be alive
'cause when you left, every chance that I needed also died.
If I had another chance, I would see you again,
But I guess memories and pictures will keep you close...until then.
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Grief On Mother's Day

15 Missing Mom On Mother's Day Poems

1. Roses For Mama

2. I Miss

3. Happy Heavenly Mother's Day

4. I Miss You

5. My Mother

6. Mother's Day

7. Just This One Mother's Day

8. Lonely For Mom

9. The Locket

10. When We See You Again

11. Happy Mother's Day, Mom!

12. My Mother

13. Another Chance