Mother

Mother I called her on the phone today, she answered, said hello. I told her that I loved her and I wanted her to know. Things are going great these days I'm out here by the sea. She told me that she loves me too, she often thinks of me. We spoke of things from days gone by we spoke about the sorrow. She asked me just to promise her if the sun comes up tomorrow. Remembered ways of yesterdays as we talked on the phone. She said this year at Christmas. Please don't be alone. Don't do the things you used to do and thank God up above you. Promise me you'll smile awhile and let somebody love you. I listened in the silence as teardrops filled my eyes. I sent a prayer to heaven, don't let her hear my cries. I made the promise that she asked I love her like no other. I called her on the phone today to say I love you, mother. Edwin C Hofert