Today twenty two years ago today my mother (pic above)
Passed away, so naturally am full of memories.
I wrote this poem just months after her passing.
MY MUM:
You were a mum in a million,
One with a heart of gold.
Your first priority was your family,
Your memory will never grow old.
Although your life was very tough,
You taught me right from wrong.
You set me a good example,
Your love made me strong.
I thank you for so many things
You sacrificed for me.
Yes, life was very hard for you,
Dad died when I was three.
Throughout my life you were always there
When I needed you.
Recently the roles were reversed
As I spent your last day with you.
As I sat and held your hand
As you passed from one life to another.
With tears in my eyes, I said my goodbyes,
To a person I was proud to call Mother.
Copyright Yvonne Lewis 2008:
From the book
Negative V. Positive.
I'm glad you have such special memories of your mom.
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane, she was a wonderful mother and friend.
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very sad and I'm sure fresh in your brain from 22 years ago. Take a walk for her and you can even talk to her behind your mask. No one will know. Stay strong. She does sound like one in a million.
ReplyDeleteThanks Joanne, had lots of thoughts today
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Lovely tribute to your mom, Yvonne! We always miss them, don't we?
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Thank you Betty, yes we do miss them.
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She did a great job.
ReplyDeleteThank you Alex, a lovely thing to say.
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What a lovely tribute to your wonderful mom.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandra. Much appreciated.
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Beautiful and heartfelt. I felt that. <3
ReplyDeleteThank Chrys, much appreciated.
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What a lovely poem to remember your mother with, Yvonne. I was with my mother when she died. It is an experience like no other, very painful but also a privilege. It must have been a special comfort to your mother to have you with her.
ReplyDeleteThank you Louise, for all your kind words and comments.
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