Holding her first born
for the very first time.

When her child takes its first
step.

Mommas tears, her childs
first day of school

And on graduation day.
Her child off to war

Mommas tears when the
Chaplan knocks on her door.
Mommas tears when the flag
is presented to her

Mommas tears.

patricia merritt

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/mommas-tears/