breakfast tea
from plain white china
steam on my upper lip
through sips
i watch tall river grass
from plate glass windows
cleaned to a gleam
in the marina basin
movement
light feathery plumes
catch a gentle breeze
how resilient they are
standing to attention in sunlight
a firm back bone like my mother
not one to wear her emotions
where they were seen
yet her devotion to family
unrivaled
her absent tears flood my eyes
she cried only twice
during our together days
once when my father died
but before that
there was something else
which caused a waterfall
to spill over in a fountain
of sadness
i recall her open arms
as they reached out to embrace
a tear stained and shaken me
in my twenty eighth year
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Very nice a poem of missing and absence. Well done
Thank you sorenbarrett. Yes, miss my mum, she was strong and fair. Her counsel was full of wisdom. The natural environment often brings her back. I value your kind thoughts. .
A sensitive write Cassie.
Thank you Orchi for stopping by to leave your thoughts. Much appreciated.
The remembering the absence of a loved one dearly missed, but how they were protected by that loved one from the sadder side of life by a strong loving mother. Lovely write
Thank you Tobani. Yes my mum protected her five chicks when it was needed whilst encouraging us to also stand on our own two feet. My thoughts often drift her way when I am surrounded by the natural environment. I appreciate your lovely review.
You are very welcome
I left London when I was 28 and the thing I remember most about leaving was my mother's arms and words, she said if you don't like it, come home, it stuck with me all these years and this absolutely beautiful poem has just taken me back to that very precious moment. 2002 it was. Oh how you make my heart swell dearest Cassie 💜 🌹
Dear Teddy, your generous review warms me. Thank you so much. So pleased that my poem took you back to a time when you were with your own mum for a special moment. So pleased you enjoyed this poem. 💜🌹
Powerful. The pain is palpable.
Thank you so much Thomas.
I feel the loss and the absence in this Cassie! Moms leave that indelible mark on us, don't they? At least, the good ones. Well done, dear poet and friend. Very well expressed! 🌹👏
I was very fortunate with my mum Tristan. I miss her. Sadly there are some who don’t have the love and strength of a mother figure behind them. Yes she has left an indelible mark and I am grateful for that, as I am for your visit and support of my writing. Many thanks, have a happy Friday.
You're welcome
Wonderful loving words for you mother Cassie.
Andy
Thank you Andy. She was a great mum to all five of us. I was lucky to have a good family life. Have a great Friday. I appreciate your words.
beautiful and so tender -the loving care of a mother who keeps emotions in check, but is human and so loving - depicted so well
some moms are definitely the backbones of the family - mine was one such too
Thank you dear Safina for your encouraging thoughts. Miss my mum so much. Pleased you enjoyed this poem. All good wishes to you.
yes, I miss my mom and our regular chats too ever since she left us with a void in our hearts
your poem brought back some good memories - thanks for sharing
Simply beautiful. Loved it
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