Looking Back

Written by Johanna O’Mahoney 

Looking Back 

She died in my arms, her breath slowly stopped 

My best friend was gone 

As she stepped over to the new world beyond 

My heart it was numb, my mind it was frozen 

Till later, like thunder, the tears they did fall 

No warning, no shout out, no nothing at all 

They seem to be there whether happy or glad 

Unseen by others who don’t know you are sad 

For years the pain lasts though it lessens with time 

Looking back at the good times some comfort is found 

The feelings still strong for the love of another 

Forever my heart holds a place for my mother. 

Johanna O’Mahoney