Why Are You Gone

For My Mom

Why are you gone?
Why did you leave?
Did God need you more, or
Did Satan, to me deceive.

For many nights
From so long ago
I just could not rest
Dying just to hold you.
And whisper how I love and miss you so.

Not much has changed
Over many years
My good times and my few triumphs
I have dedicated to you.
From my blood, sweat, and tears.

Often, on those times I suceed
I look to the skies
And in a strange sort of way
I see you look down with those motherly eyes.

True it is.
There's this void in my life.
It's been you I've missed
Through the toils and the strife.