You Said Watch For Me Poem by beresford mitchell

i finally went to sleep
and dreamt about waking,
dreamt about the effort you're making
and the ardous time its taking
for you to reappear.

i can't for the life of me
figure out
why you're not here
i feel you drawing me near
it's clear
a little closer each day

did something get in the way?
must i drop to my knees and pray
you didn't lie
on the day that you died
you said,
'watch for me.'

well, i know precisely.
it's been two months short of three
three long years
since you left us all behind
so please be kind
and kindly reappear
it's my birthday
and at the top of my list
i want my birthday kiss
and a shoulder rub
i want a few praising words
and a loving hug
i want you back
i've got that childhood bug
i've got that long look on my sullen mug
that proves a son needs his mom
so come
come on mom
and show your face
bring the sun into this place
be a light
be a breeze
be anything but a tease
please,
please please,
do something that reveals a trace...
shows that smile come over your face
when you give me my long overdue,
right here, right now, foreverlasting,
loving
embrace.