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Mothers Day May 8th 2022

It is now seven and a half years since You passed, In my Au revoir poem to you I asked, Why did we have to argue After dad died, Between you and I things Became sticky, A Patriarch’s role you adopted, You took it on quite sternly, For quite some time, So sad, as things became bad. But I forgave you and Elias did too, From the bottom of our hearts, I hope you can hear me mum, Those few years forgotten, and we have begun a Fresh start, I felt God wanted me To do what was right And to only remember your Loving nature and How humble you became Once again. Emotionally I know how much You endured, I looked up and said Thank-you. There was and will never Be another you, You would laugh with me on Happy Days and cry with me on sad Like at the moment my dad died, And hugging together we cried. I hope you know What I’m writing today, No more tears, they were erased And carried away, On Angels wings And I only remember how caring, How sensitive and loving you were And see you flickering among The stars in the Milky Way, Happy Mothers Day Darling Mummy I feel so much better, Butterflies are twirling in my tummy And my soul is flying, My heart soaring, Your gentle ways I remember, Your tenderness now a beacon, In my future life, As I live happily with my husband As his wife.

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Date: 6/18/2022 7:20:00 AM
Precious Mother's Day poem, Jennifer. My mother passed Jan 21, 2014. It was about 7 1/2 years ago also. Things do change with time don't they. :-) Thanks for sharing with us through your lovely poetry my friend. Hugs, Bill
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Date: 5/17/2022 4:08:00 PM
Such tender and evocative thoughts in your Mother's Day tribute, Jennifer. It is never easy to let go of the hard memories and cling to the soft ones as we look back on a person's life, all the more when that person is a parent who went through difficult times late in life. Bless you for taking the high road of understanding and compassion. By sharing this write, you inspire us to do the same. Thank you for sharing your tender and loving heart with us in your words. You are a gem, my friend (and so is this poem). Blessings and hugs ~ John
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Date: 5/12/2022 11:51:00 AM
Jenny, I think you should be proud of this wonderful writing. The majority of us have feelings about a parent that we have to accept because we love them, but those feelings might be tough to overcome. When we retain animosity toward someone, we harm ourselves the most. Jennifer, your poem is amazing. I like it. Wonderful! Happy Mother's Day!
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Date: 5/11/2022 6:17:00 PM
When our closest, most intimate one dies, sometimes the bereavement period is a long one. Sounds like that may have been true with your Mom. I'm glad to hear that things got and are still getting ironed out, Jennifer. Cheers, Gershon
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Date: 5/11/2022 1:35:00 AM
A very open and equally touching write, Jenny ! Probably, after your Dad's death, your mom must have felt very insecure. Her becoming tyrannical must have been a way to defend herself. It strained the relationship between both of you. But soon you realized, she deserved more understanding and so forgave her. Your realization, I feel, has been godly, Jenny. It eased the relationship and now you remember her with all her innate qualities ! A beautiful poem on Mother's day, dear friend.
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Date: 5/9/2022 9:33:00 PM
This is so tender, loving and forgiving Jennifer. I think most of us have some feelings about a parent that we have to let go out of love for that person. When we hold a grudge the one we hurt the most with that grudge is ourselves. I should know. I have to fight my grudges all the time. Remind myself often not to hate someone for a mistake they made against me. Just let it go and move on. Beautiful write. God Bless, JB
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Date: 5/8/2022 6:03:00 AM
I love your beautiful poem Jennifer! So very nice! Happy Mother's Day :)
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