Holding her first born
for the very first time.
When her child takes its first
step.
Mommas tears, her childs
first day of school
And on graduation day.
Her child off to war
Mommas tears when the
Chaplan knocks on her door.
Mommas tears when the flag
is presented to her
Mommas tears.
patricia merritt
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/mommas-tears/
