A Mother's Fear Poem by Theresa Ann Moore

A Mother's Fear

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A mother worries about the choices that her son may make.
She knows she has let him make decisions for his own sake.
As sirens scream, a mother sits in darkness choking back tears.
She prays that her boy is safe and calms her doubting fears.

At half past two, beams from headlights flood the driveway.
Relieved that he is home, she tiptoes to her bedroom right away.
She hears an urgent knocking and goes to turn on the porch light.
Patiently waiting at the door is a police officer; he is a somber sight.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Ben Gieske 09 March 2007

Hi! You sent me a message but I did not get to read what it was. Can you send it again. Thanks. I am new at this. I like this poem and I sympathize with you. Ben Gieske

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Michaeline Coulter 12 November 2007

you inpire me i hope one day i can be thar good at writing read mine and please give me some input

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Alancia Lebogang Mogorosi 22 September 2007

I love this one, it is beautiful

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Marci Made 14 August 2007

Mother's have so many fears even after their out and on their own...There's like a constant nudge in your heart and tummy...I never experieced this but I did get the warning 'beer on the beach' phone call..I think when they're out late at night, while still living at home, in the cars we gave them, we just pray they're safe..This is a sobering and sad, touch your heart poem...hugs, marci.xo

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Kee Thampi 19 March 2007

the motherly touch of vindicate.... She prays that her boy is safe and calms her doubting fears. At half past two, beams from headlights flood the driveway. Relieved

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Ben Gieske 12 March 2007

I just finished reading your other poem, A Letter To Everyone'. This one has more feeling and comes closer to experiencing that horrible moment.

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