Original Poem: Looking For Mama

This is my most recent poem. I worked on it for about a week before deciding I was happy with it. I wrote it because a couple of the kids that are in the youth ministry program at my church call me Mama. Having them call me Mama makes me feel incredibly special. I think this is one of my best poems so far. It's different than the others in that it doesn't tell a story. Hope you enjoy it!

Looking for Mama

Name: Mama

Gender: Female

Age: older than me

Qualifying characteristics:

Mamas are special.

Mamas are safe.
Mamas encourage.
Mamas are patient.
Mamas are helpers.
Mamas are role models.
Mamas teach.

Mamas have faith.

Mamas love to listen.
Mamas speak gentle words.
Mamas are prepared.
Mamas make everything feel okay.

Mamas are there for you

through thick and thin.
Mamas smile when you smile
and hurt when you hurt.
Mamas know when something is wrong
without the need for words.
Mamas can make things better
with a hug or gentle touch.

Mamas know when to be silly

and when to be serious.

Mamas can be a great source of comfort,

no matter their size.

Mamas are excited to about your life.
Mamas miss their kids when they leave.
Mamas receive as much love as they give.

"Mama" is name given to someone

who has so much love in her heart
that calling her "friend" is not enough.

Being called "Mama" is a privilege.

Being called "Mama" makes
the female older than me
feel that she has made a difference
in someone's life.

Mama, I'll never be perfect.

But, please, don't let that stop you
from always loving me.