Paradise @ mom's feet

NafisaSB

My mother, alas, is now no more

She has surely entered Heaven’s door

But what she left for us behind

Will always remain in my mind

 

Our head, she said, should be held high

That is possible, if you don’t lie..

Our eyes should see the good in others

And treat them all, as if, our brothers

 

Our ears should not listen to rumor

But listen to stories that pass on humor

Our lips should always turn up in a smile

This will carry us mile after mile

 

Use the tongue to tell the truth

This will always bear good fruit

Shoulders should be used to be leaned on

Be it night, or be it morn

 

Hands to help, and hands to hold

Exuding warmth, and in prayers, fold

Heart to love, and to care

And always, compassion, to bear and share

 

Feet should always walk

On the straight and narrow path

That was the message

That would set us apart

 

Be at peace, Mother

You are like no other

We would, always, in you, confide

You were our source of strength and pride

 

Your soul hovers around us still

You never complained, even when ill;

It gives us comfort when we are sad

And reminds us of the good times, we had

 

Heaven lies at Mother’s feet, it’s said

So even though the heart is heavy as lead

I pray, that you will continue to be there

In spirit, our whole life, to share

  • Author: safina (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 14th, 2023 00:11
  • Comment from author about the poem: Dedicated to my mother who passed away last month on april 15 - miss her beautiful, loving and caring smile
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • 2781

    ;never forget what you learned at your mothers knee. Wear their council like a winning crown, like rings on your fingers.

    • NafisaSB

      yes, in honour of her memory, we have to walk the path she chose to guide us to walk on
      thanks you so much



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