Mom

I.

If you could be here right now,

There would be laughter, I’m sure.

If I could see you right now,

There would be no doubt I love you.

II.

If allowed a return to days,

The songs I could play for you,

By the thousands you could listen.

There would be no doubt of friendship.

III.

If the fates would only allow,

One more moment spent with you,

Joyous time would be enjoined.

There would be no doubt we love you.

IV.

If only for an instant,

Your voice once more could be heard,

To hear you call me Hot Rod.

There would be no doubt you love me.

V.

But again the time has come,

A reminder to count days.

Now fourteen Februarys.

There is no doubt you are gone.