I miss my mother
who now lives away,
though she still does know us
when we come to stay.
She is happy
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and does not seem to care
about where she is now
nor how long she's been there.
We once spoke on the phone
about every day.
She cannot answer it alone
since her mind has been away.
We are thankful she is well
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though she's had a fall or two.
And the fading of her mind
is hard to get used to.
She is still a caring mother
who listens carefully,
and thoughtfully smiles,
loving us gently.
