My Mother's Impression

I often did not understand The meaning of Footprints in the sand “You have big shoes to fill” I felt that so much it made me ill Last June when I lost my mother The hurt was worse than any other Her footprints remain everywhere They are an imprint in the air I can hear her in my head If I choose not to make my bed When I feel like giving up and only see an empty cup Her footprints appear on the floor She guides me just like before 05/02/2021 Written for “Footprints” Old or New for a Prize Poetry Contest Sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire