Mothers and Sons: We Love, We Yell, We Lose, We Cry
As I read a poem from a son to his deceased mother begging for one last chance to see her or feel her love on the back of a pamphlet during a funeral, I could hardly see straight as the tears came down my face.
As selfish as it sounds, all I could do was think about all that I have been through with my own mother throughout the last few years.
My mother always told me that I had an even temperament, and that my apparent stoicism would allow me to brave life’s numerous bumps and blows along the way.
She also told me that I love to entertain people and make them laugh.
Mothers are always right..
Well why did I write this?
2 reasons…
1. As I was waiting for the bus this morning, I witnessed a one-sided barking match/revolutionary war between mother and son in the middle of a brooklyn street. Yes, in that situation the mother may have been nagging…but the teenage son’s retorts were loud and relentless.
“That’s why I need to be by myself mom! ‘Cuz I don’t argue with myself! You rushing me isn’t going to make this f*cking bus come any faster,” he belted out.
Then he started to walk off, charging down the block, angry at the world…or rather the woman who brought him into it.
“Jared, wait…” the mother called out to his back.
“Nah I’m walkin by myself i’ll get to school faster if I walk,” he yelled over his shoulder.
“Jared, but the bus is coming…” the mother pleaded several times.
Finally, the boy turns around, and looks down the block.
I could then see the embarrassment in his face as he realized that if he woulda walked kept on at the rate he was going, he would have walked about 10 blocks in the rain for no reason.
Mothers are always right…and
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Murph
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This is my confession…Makes me wanna call my mother and Thank her for everything she has done for me in my life. Also, I should apologize to my fiance for arguing with her over petty things.This is my confession for today…
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MC
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loved this blog, really makes one reflect and relate
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Stephii A.K.A Nipple Nose :) ¬
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This was deep, and inspiring.
IDK what I’d do w/o her!
I just gave my abuelita a big kiss and Hug
Every night she sneaks in my room and makes sure I’m tucked in my sheets. It’s the little thing in life that mean so much more and we must be gracious and thankful to have such luxuries others may not have.
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Tonie W
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very profound post – hits home.
I lost my mum at a young age and it pains me when I see how some people treat their parents – I would give anything to go back in time and tell my mum that I loved her more, but unfortunately the old adage is true – a lot of times we don’t know what we have until it’s gone. I envy my friends, who still have the warmth and guidance of their mothers.
I remember being a kid, trying to picture life without my mother when news of someone else’s mother passing away got to me – trying to put myself in that person’s place – and then one day, I became that person, very suddenly – and the tables were turned – my experience and sudden loss was the one that everyone esle was trying to imagine.
And although I lost my world when my mum died, her passing taught me many things and continues to teach me. I’ve learned to find that nurturing mother within myself and I’ve realized my own strength, I’ve learned to show and tell the people in my life how much I love them and mostly I’ve learned that the best way to appreciate something is to imagine life without it.
Great work on the site Rahim – congrats.
Sending you light and care,
tcw
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SistasonFire
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I WAS MOVED BY THE OUTPOURING OF FEELING HERE! LOVE YOU SON!!
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D HOWARD
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I LOVE YOU RAHIM! YOU ARE THE PERFECT SON ON SO MANY LEVELS. READING THIS MAKES ME SO PROUD AND HONORED TO KNOW YOU AS A SON AND A PURPOSEFUL HUMAN BEING. I FEEL ACCOMPLISHED AND SUCCESSFUL AS A PARENT. THANK YOU
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Sbaez
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This was really nice Rahim! I agree you have a great mom and as a parent I pray that when my children are adults we can have a beautiful relationship like you and your mom have….. It’s truely a wonderful thing!
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Valerie Auguste-Partin
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Rahim
This was a beautiful posting. The woman who marries you will be getting a sensitive, caring and sentimental husband. Your mom Donna and I have know each other since childhood. I know that she is so proud of the man that you have evolved into.
Love,
Val
P.S. By the way… I changed your pampers when you were a toddler!!!
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Maria
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I love ur baby pic. I posted this on my FB wall
xoxo
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Valerie Auguste-Partin
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