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Urn of Golden Memories

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It's Mother's Day And last night, dreams just could not compete With memories of Mother, And I grasped for each one sweet I found a gold glass candy dish Which, oh, so long ago.... I'd gifted as a present To Mom, From Betty Jo.... That gift was something special, Way back in '79 I can't recall what kind of gift Birthday...Valentine? But over years, and years and years Placed on a lovely shelf Until she left for heaven Now I own the jar myself Our relationship was difficult A mix of memories There is golden and sweet honey Just beware the stinging bees! Last night I grasped for sweetness And I set my hand to write Reliving life through photographs Which took me through the night I thought how life's a vapor As I set memo to paper Of the sweet things she had done When I was just a little one And then each note was placed within That golden candy dish A gift of thankful memories Along with my deepest wish That somewhere in the heavenlies She knows my heart and soul Seeks healing for our broken This is my upward goal And then I put the lid upon That urn of memory Set round with some rose petal's And; I felt her near to me

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Jan Allison

Date: 5/17/2023 11:58:00 PM

what a heartfelt write BJ. I am still struggling to come to terms with the loss of my mum (part of the reason I was absent from soup for so long) Mother's day in March was particularly challenging. hugs jan xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/15/2023 6:10:00 PM

Wow! You certainly have the touch, BJ: The emotional touch with your mother, and the poetic touch in expressing it! Bravo, Gershon

Anon Y'Mous

Date: 5/14/2023 5:47:00 PM

This is a great way to heal old memories. You show the way, how to turn them into the best of memories. This totally shows your loving heart. Great poem, the words you choose fit perfectly in rhyme and form.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 5/14/2023 6:18:00 PM

Thank you Anon, your words are like a healing balm, thank you so much :)

Amanda Gomez

Date: 5/14/2023 5:07:00 PM

May the pleasant memories continue to come to mind and the jar continue to fill! Love the poem! ??

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 5/14/2023 5:48:00 PM

Aw, goodness, thank you Amanda! Your presence on here is such a wonderful blessing to me! Receiving your comments has lifted and blessed my day as if I grew wings :) I hope you're having lots of fun on Mother's Day! <3

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/14/2023 12:20:00 PM

Once forgiveness has occured, the healing begins. i know a weight has been lifted from you. another heartfelt write, Betty Jo. have a wonderful Mother's day:)

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 5/14/2023 5:45:00 PM

Thank you Daniel, your words lift my heart with promise, and I so appreciate your comment. I am having a wonderful Mother's Day, roses galore :) I hope your having a great weekend :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/14/2023 12:18:00 PM

Wow, one of the better mother day tributes I have seen. Poignant poem.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 5/14/2023 5:43:00 PM

Thank you so much Andrea :) I hope you're having a wonderful Mother's Day <3

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/14/2023 12:00:00 PM

Nicely penned poem with great thoughts and wonderful imagery. Happy Mother's Day dear friend.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 5/14/2023 5:40:00 PM

Thank you Sotto <3 I so appreciate your visit and kind words to me. I am having a blessed Mother's Day, thank you :)