Mom Away from Mom

Peter T. Atkinson

 

I grew up with a mom

A mom who was always there

But as I moved out to the world

She could not be everywhere

Without her close, a need with in me grew

I reached out for something, luckily I found you

 

I first met your son

We were brothers from that point on

Through him our friendship found

A home and place of solid ground

You filled a need that has now grown

A home feeling found when oh so far from home

 

You’re my mom away from Mom

Comfort compassion, support away from home

You’re my mom away from Mom

You’ve treated me just like I was your own

A blessing now it seems

An answer to a dream

Thank you so much for being

My mom away from Mom

 

Of course you don’t

Try to take the place

You’re just there

With a hug a friendly face

The support you give continues to this day

I’m so glad that I’ve gotten the chance to say

 

You’re my mom away from Mom

Comfort compassion, support away from home

You’re my mom away from Mom

You’ve treated me just like I was your own

A blessing now it seems

An answer to a dream

Thank you so much for being

My mom away from Mom

~Dedicated to Candy Dowdy