When Words Mean Nothing

Cassie58

i, a so called poet 

who can burn a blank page 

with word rage 

can turn a lively sparkling sea

into a calm soothing balm 

who can conjure up a sunrise 

or sink the sun beyond the horizon 

paint words in colour 

evoke the scent of a rose 

in the throes of midwinter 

and melt snowflakes

in summer heat 

 

i can convey all this and yet 

when my beloved mum 

elderly and frail 

ailing and sick 

tells me she wants to die 

all i can do is sigh 

and tell her i love her 

i have no words 

that will bring her a 

crumb of comfort 

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  • aDarkerMind

    I have no doubt your mother will find far more than a crumb of comfort from this Cassie....
    beautifully written.

    • Cassie58

      Thank you so much Melvin for your encouraging review. Have a beautiful day.

    • Tristan Robert Lange

      You are correct, dearest Poet; words can fail to bring comfort; however, your presence with your mum is pricelessly comforting. It is such a hard task to want to help however we can but to find ourselves completely hopeless in doing so. Just know your presence with your mom, I am certain, meant everything to her. ❤️‍🩹🌹👏 Well done, Cassie. This poem is heartbreakingly beautiful!

      • Cassie58

        Thank you Tristen for your most thoughtful and kind words. Very much appreciated. Have a beautiful day.

        • Tristan Robert Lange

          You are welcome, my friend! Have a great day, Cassie!

        • Teddy.15

          This gave me goosebumps for so many reasons least of all that I am truly humbled to read your amazing poetry in life. This one is on fire. 🌹

          • Cassie58

            Dear Teddy, you are spoiling me with your kindness. Thank you so much for your lovely review. Have a great Wednesday. 💜🌹

          • Poetic Licence

            Just the fact you were always there for her, would of meant more than words can say, as they say, sometimes actions speak louder than words. A beautiful piece of writing

            • Cassie58

              Your kind words are really appreciated Tobani. Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a great Wednesday. All the best.

              • Poetic Licence

                You are very welcome and you too

              • David Wakeling

                yes death can make us speechless.I believe than just being there is enough.A moving poem well done

                • Cassie58

                  Your kind words and thoughts are very much appreciated David. Thank you for stopping by. Have a good day.

                • sorenbarrett

                  Words fail us all when the emotion is strong enough. So well said Cassie a lovely poem of closeness and how one feels about death and loss. Very personal and yet something we all face from time to time. Heart felt. So poetic a definate fave

                  • Cassie58

                    Many thanks for your kind and encouraging review Soren. These situations aren’t easy to navigate. They hurt, but they are all ones many have to face. Special thanks for the fav. Have a lovely day.

                  • Friendship

                    I enjoy reading your poetry,Well written.

                    • Cassie58

                      Thank you so much Friendship for stopping by. So thoughtful of you to say you enjoy my poetry. That is so nice to hear. Have a good Wednesday.

                    • teardrop

                      Hi Cassie, I am so sorry...my heart to yours. I remember when my mom was so sick with cancer and said "why can't I just die" we all knew including her that she had little time left but her words still echo in my head today and it's been 20 years. This is a beautifully writen piece from the heart for sure. I wish you the best.

                      • Cassie58

                        So sorry about your mum dear teardrop. Thank you for sharing her story with me. This is an older poem, so nothing new. My mum died three years ago. The grief has softened though I miss her greatly as you miss your mom. Thank you so much fir stopping by. Have a great day.

                      • orchidee

                        Yes, a poignant write Cassie. Just 'being there' is surely better than 'not being there'.

                        • Cassie58

                          Thank you so much Orchi and you are so right. I had to be there for her as were my sisters. Many have to go through situations like this. They aren’t easy to navigate. They hurt. Have a good Wednesday.

                        • Cheeky Missy

                          While not at all the same, yet you remind me, as did Melvin aka aDarkerMind, that I cannot write about my precious late mother; it is as if these lines and pieces we pen to inspire souls are yet too vile to answer for the more sanctified task of addressing our mothers, whether before or after lost. Exquisitely rendered with enchanting imagery and a painfully haunting poignancy which readily resonates. Thank you for sharing. From what little I know of the Scriptures, I suspect it must be so. Thank you again.

                          • Cassie58

                            Thank you so much Missy. I regret I do not understand exactly what you mean in the first part of your response. I have written many pieces about my mum both before and after her death. I do it in her honour. Perhaps you can explain further dear poet.

                            • Cheeky Missy

                              Where you acknowledge herein the ready ability to inspire souls vaporizing in the face of eternity and answering your dear mother, thus rendering your abilities elsewhere naught, and Melvin aka aDarkerMind ably shared a tribute to his late mother (as I belatedly discovered), I, to repeat myself, cannot use my skills in this genre or any art at all to address my late mother, nor could to her face, I therefore found your point resonating. Does that clarify? Or?

                              • Cassie58

                                Thank you Missy for returning with further explanation. I appreciate you.

                                • Cheeky Missy

                                  Oh, but you're very welcome! Thank you for inviting me to try clarifying since I intended to be understood not inscrutable.

                                • Kevin Hulme

                                  Reminds me of when my own Mother was sick and dying.
                                  She was so frightened, and I, so helpless. A fine Poem

                                  • Cassie58

                                    Thank you Kevin. Yes, helpless, that is how it makes a person feel. I appreciate your thoughts and for your sharing. Have a good Thursday.

                                  • whats write for me

                                    A poignant message, I feel this deeply.

                                    • Cassie58

                                      Thank you so much. Pleased you found value in my words. I appreciate your kind thoughts.

                                    • NafisaSB

                                      what a beautiful and tragic poem - really inspired.
                                      very touching indeed, and yes, the only thing we can offer our loved ones is comfort and love

                                      • Cassie58

                                        Thank you dear Safina. I appreciate you stopping by. Have a lovely day.

                                        • NafisaSB

                                          wishing you the same - have a lovely weekend

                                        • Naina Pandey

                                          Now this is called poetry.... Free flowing, with original imagery and straight out of the heart...

                                          • Cassie58

                                            Thank you so much Naina. I appreciate your visit and your thoughts.

                                          • falcon_mn

                                            what about these beginning lines...
                                            You, the great poet who turns blank pages into life...
                                            vivid pictures we live every day!
                                            Thanks for sharing!



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