An Angel
Sitting in bed, my amazement wonders
How she could still be here though my blunders
A soft voice and a smile she gives me
And I thank God for this angel from Thee
My legs in casts keep me from faring
But, “May I help you, son?” I am hearing
My casts keep action down to a trickle
Careless I've put myself in a pickle
Turning from the window and sun setting
A light turned on and dinner I’m getting
Fixed on a tray is a full balanced meal
With wishes that soon better I will feel
Her time and her patience I soon relent
Speeds the time passing, not so slowly spent
My spirits are up by her encouragement
My body strengthens with her nourishment
I feel guilty for thoughtless I have been
Before I'm spending this long time to mend
My thanks now to you, my loving Mother
Who is as glorious as none other
About this poem
Realizing a mother's love in a tough situation, even one that is your fault.
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Written on August 25, 2001
Submitted by PoetJean on January 11, 2022
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Scheme | AABBCDEEDDFFGGHHIJKK |
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Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 806 |
Words | 158 |
Stanzas | 1 |
Stanza Lengths | 20 |
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