In the dumps

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God bless you Mum

Feeling rather lost 
my darling mother passed
my heart feels ripped out
leaving me empty inside 

She was 96; weak at the end
I know she was glad to go
she missed my father 
and was pleased to join him

She was one hell of a lady
very strong willed to the end
she hated it when I cried
told me not to be so silly

I struggle to accept she's gone
wish I could see her again 
she lives on in my thoughts
my heart holds her close

 for Betty Hillier 9th of may 1929 to 24th July 2-25

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/11/2025 2:52:00 PM

What a lovely write you have here for your mother. I am so very sorry. I know it is very hard. Great memories are the best kind to have. Remember each one... Hugs... Have a blessed day writing away...............

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 8/11/2025 3:24:00 PM

ty Paula yes memories help a lot nice to hear from you hugs Shadow

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/10/2025 5:46:00 PM

My heart goes out to you…I am sorry for your deep loss. No matter the age, they are our moms. I was making a mac salad before my mom’s funeral, for afterwards. The music was getting to me, I put the can of peas on can opener. It fell off and spilled and I could hear my mom saying (as I was about to cry) “Knock it off, Kimmy.” Wrapping my arms around you in a hug.

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 8/11/2025 8:43:00 AM

ty for your warm words Kim it doesn't matter how old they are just leaves a gapping hole in the heart which you know can never be filled hugs Shadow

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/10/2025 4:03:00 PM

Hi Shadow! Great to see you again on PS...thanks for following me...I'm following you now, too. Your poem deeply touched me. When my mother passed, I was left with a huge hole in my heart. Like you, I hold her close every day. Thanks for this beautiful poem and have a lovely week ahead, hugs, Sara

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 8/11/2025 8:49:00 AM

hi Sara so good that you are back I know exactly what you mean, like a curtain is drawn between you but you cant open it hugs Shadow

Jan Allison

Date: 8/10/2025 1:44:00 PM

aww so sorry for your loss Shadow.hugs Jan xx

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 8/10/2025 2:24:00 PM

ty Jan hugs Shadow