Mom

Christina8

It's almost your birthday again

but you've passed on;

Watching o'er me in heaven

my heart weighs a ton.

 

I remember the blue dress you wore

Can't quite tell the shade--but bright

Your jewelry--the odd smell in the air-

And casket all gave a morbid sight.

 

I think you gave us different gifts

But the best one for me is Love.

And teaching me no matter how different people are,

they all deserve love from us and the Father above.

 

I was always your "baby", so intuitive

Very astute to your anxiety and fear

But you did what you must to make things work

And I'll hold onto the sweet memories, mother dear!

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  • L. B. Mek

    simply beautiful!
    I'm sorry for your loss, dear poet
    may I recommend
    Ed Sheeran's 'Supermarket Flowers'
    and I'll share these anchoring words
    from that great, Keats:
    'the tears will come into your Eyes - let them - and embrace each other - thank heaven for what happiness you have and after thinking a moment or two that you suffer in common with all Mankind hold it not a Sin to regain your cheerfullness'..
    (I wish you a healing peace
    stay strong, live bold
    make sure you gather as many tales
    as you can
    for when you reunite and chat
    like old times)
    keep that loving heart, Bright!

    • Christina8

      Thank you dear poet for the inspirational words and words of wisdom that you've shared with me! I really appreciate the kind and wonderful comment!

    • Crowns4Christ

      I'm sorry Christina,may you shine in her love forever, she raised a beautiful kind woman, I'm honored to call you my friend

      • Christina8

        Thank You Melissa!! It means a lot to me.....you know we had tough times growing up, but then again didn't we all? i am honored to call you my friend as well. Thanks for the inspiring lift!

        • Crowns4Christ

          We all have,yes,but a precious few actually overcome them and find the Lord and true happiness

          • Christina8

            Agreed!

          • Neville


            this is the second poem I have read here today that near brought a tear to these tired old eyes of mine ... well poemed indeed C ............ N

            • Christina8

              I remember your poem "And the wind cried Mary"---now that was a good poem about grief. I am glad that you read and enjoyed my poem....no tears!! 🙂

            • Fay Slimm.

              Reading this heart-touching message brought me near tears dear Christina - your Mom would surely treasure these lovely thoughts forever.

              • Christina8

                Thank you so much for your kind hearted words dear Fay! I'm kinda sorry it brought you near tears but I hope they were happy, because I am happy! Just sharing some thoughts....thanks so much for your wonderful comment!!

              • orchidee

                A sensitive write Christina.

                • Christina8

                  Thank you steve!!!!

                • orchidee

                  Please excuse if this sounds offensive - there's something horrid about 'exposed' open coffins, seeing the deceased person in them, I think. *shudders*.

                  • Christina8

                    You probably don't have too many of those funerals in England, do you? I would imagine with less land space they are quite expensive--burials. Yep we mostly do open casket funerals here.

                    • orchidee

                      There was something morbid about a Pope in one of those situations, I think. Some were ghoulish.

                    • Distant View

                      A poignant tribute to your mother. I lost my mother many years ago and still feel sad if I dwell on that fact too long. My father remarried and now he's gone too. Sad realities we must all face.

                      • Christina8

                        Absolutely! Some say "time heals all wounds". I think it's taken the sting away so I can focus on happier memories. Thanks for your thoughtful reply DV!!

                      • Rocky Lagou

                        Literally so so so amazing. My mother passed away as well, as you know, and this right here touched my heart. The descriptions of the casket and your mother brought memories of my own. Know that she loves you forever! That line about the best thing she gave you was love is SO relatable. I praise my mom because of her unconditional love and happiness she always gave me. I hope everything's okay. This is marvelous!

                        • Christina8

                          Rocky please know that your reply made me so so so happy!! Beyond words! Everything is more than okay....time has taken away the sting so I can remember happier times, not all happy of course, whose are? But I have family members that are gay and my husband is half black and she loves all of them even being very religious. She said Jesus is love so he would love all those folks too. Thank You, you brought back vivid memories of her to me just now. Thank you!! Christina

                        • dusk arising

                          Hi mom, I read some words about you today from a daughter who loves you dearly. She must have been loved dearly by you too for she rewards her readers with a piece of such warmth. Some things are just so special, and it comes across through the chosen words. Good job well done mom.

                          • Christina8

                            I can't tell you how much your reply meant to me!! I shall always cherish your sweet words! I was close to (happy) tears, the things you said about me were so special. Thanks a million Dusk!

                          • Rozina

                            A lovely message, a great tribute to your mother.

                            • Christina8

                              Thanks so much Rozina, I really appreciate it!

                            • Accidental Poet

                              This is not good-bye, you'll see each other again. Heaven is only a heartbeat away. (((HUGS)))

                              • Christina8

                                Thank You so much AP for your kind words and for the fave on my poem! I appreciate it more than you know!

                                • Accidental Poet

                                  Trust me, I do know. 😉

                                • Goldfinch60

                                  Wonderful tribute to your mother Christina.

                                  Andy

                                  • Christina8

                                    Thank you Andy! Very much appreciated!



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