To Mother

I was young …. innocent ….. filled with glee

But they all went to hell when I turned three

My mother thought it best she should teach me

What lies ahead in the future and how it should be.

Lessons I was taught,

Differences in opinions brought

I was being enlightened and gave it some thought.

Some learned, some passed

Others still in my head, others lost.

So young, so fast,

When would I enjoy myself?

Is my childhood lost?

How to treat a woman,

What to look for in a wife,

How to handle situations,

All about life.

I was never very happy,

I was never very sad,

Always had a goal,

Always had a plan.

Always stay focused,

Never lose sight,

Of what is important to you,

And treat others right.

When I was younger I wanted a different life,

No worrying about sex,

Not needing the details on strife,

I was only six,

Why do I need a wife?

Now I think about it,

Now I wonder,

If I could change it,

Would I bother?

I love my life and want no other.

SaMmO

15-08-2004