“That Magic Evening” Remember that night? It was the best one of all Just Mom and Chris together On our way to the mall. We planned it on Sunday We’d go on Monday night With Christopher driving Holding the wheel extra tight. You need practice on the highway And defensive driving too Parking in tight spaces Maneuvering a thing or two. But that night was so much more Than driving that red car Talking and laughing with you Was the very best by far. With you birthday on the horizon To the stores we would go To buy those perfect outfits You’d try on and then show. “How do I look, Mom?” “Is it too big or too small?” Those words at age 16 Tugged on my heart most of all. It mattered what I thought From the most precious boy To have his mother’s approval Brought me such incredible joy. We tooled around that mall Laughing and singing songs We were in our own world Best friends all night long. “I want an Orange Julius, Mom” “Do you want one too?” You wouldn’t let me pay Instead you thanked me for all I do. You put your arm around me And said “can I take you out to eat?” It’s getting late, we should go But that offer was oh, so sweet. “Mom, sing the 50 states song” I gladly started my tune As we walked to the parking lot Lit only by the moon. I can still hear your giggle As we talked about everyone I can still hear your voice Conversation between mother and son. “Mom, will you make me my favorite?” Doritos, chocolate milk and grilled cheese “Can we stop and buy those ingredients?” Ok, Lovey – whatever you please. Your smile was greater than life Your happiness shining through Your blue eyes so vibrant Not because we bought things new. But because you simply were The happiest I ever saw You were a beaming ray of light Walking above the ground ten feet tall. As you went upstairs to bed You hugged me and said thank you “Good night Mom, sleep well” “I love you.” That night was so very special One I’ll hold forever in my heart I never would have dreamed The next day we’d be torn apart. Remembering you is easy Memories will always unfold Especially that magic evening Live eternal in my soul. Remembering November 10, 2003 Written November 10, 2004 Always, your Mom |
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