July 27, 2013 
He calls me Mom
my greying, baby son
I’ll miss him when he’s gone
Last week strong
Next near done
He calls me Mom
He fought life-long
each day hard won
I’ll miss him when he’s gone
our Brian Song
our ken of none
He calls me Mom
At last all wrong
in form undone
I’ll miss him when he’s gone
‘Til next life dawns
‘Til then, my son!
He calls me Mom
I’ll miss him when he’s gone.
©Karen Robiscoe
Dedicated to my dear friend suffering both cerebral palsy and AML leukemia. As some of you know I chef part-time, although pretty much none of you know I also care for a person with cerebral palsy. We’ve had some terrible news of late. Just terrible. I couldn’t be more shook up about it, so any consideration is especially appreciated at this hard, hard time.
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{{{{HUGS}}}}
(( )) back. TY A.
nice post….,love it
friendly greeting, kaligrafi
Thank you, my friend, and you too, Kali. I hope you are doing great.
Wow – gave me goose bumps! My heart goes out to your friend…
thanks, Tim.
sending you and your loved ones strength. z
thank you, Z. I am grabbing for it.
My heart is full and my thoughts are with you…there is nothing that makes our good byes easier and the hurt runs through our body in its own rhythm and on its own path. I wish you feel the love and support of the many many people who are holding you close during this untenably tough time..
The Wall is so hard…and doesn’t seem to need this brick it’s taking…but through love and faith, we struggle on.
Thank you a lot for your heartfelt words.
sending blessings hugs and prayers your way!
beautiful-sad poem
Doris, bless you for your empathetic words. It’s hard for me to just say “what” but I needed to do it. (screaming on the inside, you know)
Your kind thoughts are much appreciated.
I know what you mean
just kept it out of your system
its better to write and talk about it
and remember our blog community is
with you not only me but all of us
Thinking of you, your friend, and his mom, and sending good wishes your way. May you all be wrapped in physical and virtual hugs and love.
thank you Russ Towne. Just thank you. You are a caring person and thank you for that.
thank you, Russ. For caring. I do too and so much.
I can’t click LIKE.
I’m sending your friend my prayers, and I hope you can be very, very strong for him.
I hope that, too, Ren. Thank you for your prayers. Each voice raised in that way is alerting angels everywhere.
You have really touched me with this piece, Karen. I read it twice and allowed it to have its way with my heart. I can’t say that I understand all that’s going on with what inspired you to write it, but I stand with you and offer prayers and a virtual shoulder if you need it.
Best wishes during this time, my friend.
thanks, James. From your heart to God’s ears…
[ Smiles ] Quite lovely!
Big hugs to you.
aw thanks, Charlie. Thanks a lot. It’s so effed up, but especially for him. I have to believe his energy will transmute to a higher, more refined plane (or brane, even) where he will be allowed all he was denied and so deserves on account of his exceptionally sweet nature.
GB us all..
Wonderful tribute to your friend. *hugs*
(( )) hugs, Cat.