A Daughter At Her Mother's Shrine

Dear Mother, for a while now you’ve been gone.
Has time for you seemed long beyond the veil?
For those you left, time painfully goes on.
Oh, Mother, can you hear me where you dwell?

I wish to hear your voice again. How sweet
The sound of it each day when we awoke.
Its dulcet tone each afternoon would greet
us after school. How kind the words you spoke!

Your words would flutter like wings of a dove
When each of us received your goodnight kiss,
And gazing at our dad, your one true love,
Your words, unsaid, shone in those eyes I miss.

Your flowers’ scent I breathe in tenderly
while praying that your words drift down to me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Watt Avatar
September 19, 2020 at 10:32 PM
A heartfelt tribute to one's departed mother (though I know yours is still around!) A very belated congrats for the contest you won with this!
Davis Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 11:23 PM
Andrea What a touching, emotional, heart felt and caring tribute. Thank you for the wonderful comment on my My Way poem.
Macfarlane Avatar
November 19, 2013 at 8:58 PM
Words that touch the heart and soul. Excellent write and win! Hugs
Jones Avatar
November 18, 2013 at 10:14 PM
Congratulations Andrea...angelic...
Fisher Avatar
November 18, 2013 at 8:44 PM
Way to go on the contest. A beautiful story.
Arowolo Avatar
November 18, 2013 at 5:01 PM
Congrats on your super win in this contest,Andrea...Lovely write...Great poet...
May Avatar
November 18, 2013 at 12:33 PM
a very touching poem Andrea....congrats on your win
Richards Avatar
November 18, 2013 at 10:06 AM
The heart of this poem is what is everlasting. Congratulations, Andrea!
Ligon Avatar
November 17, 2013 at 9:05 PM
I like the way you put a quote at the top. Heartfelt poem. Congrats, Andrea!
Mehta Avatar
November 17, 2013 at 8:15 PM
Congratulations on the fine win, Andrea
Adams Avatar
November 17, 2013 at 7:14 PM
such a poignant write, this one tugs at the heartstrings....congrats on your win :)
Puddifoot Avatar
November 17, 2013 at 6:45 PM
a tearjerker here, andrea, poignant but lovely all the same...congrats on your top spot win! and thank you so much for my win in YOUR contest! :)
Undertaker Avatar
November 17, 2013 at 6:29 PM
Andrea, thats a great poem. The title "A daughter at her mother's Shrine" is an impressive one, an intelligent thought.The whole poem touches one's soul. Congrats on a great win. (: ) Jenish.
Peterson Avatar
November 17, 2013 at 5:33 PM
Andrea, what a honor to read this poem and to know, if even at a distance, one who wins in so many more ways than just this.
Ferry Avatar
November 17, 2013 at 5:06 PM
Congrats. Andrea.....Another win for you...For me another HM...I am going for the record..Take care Rick
A   Avatar
November 17, 2013 at 3:36 PM
Andrea, thank you for the fine win..... Sending hugs: -) Thank you for the support. always~ LINDA
Horsman Avatar
November 21, 2012 at 8:17 AM
does not get better than this, Andrea, wow you are so special...
Brown Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 12:39 PM
A belated congratulations on your win in Brian's "What You Will" contest Andrea. Love, Carol
Taylor Avatar
January 14, 2012 at 7:24 PM
Congrats, Andrea. Outstanding write. Enjoyed. Nice going. luv Ralph
Sweetheart Avatar
January 14, 2012 at 12:47 PM
CONGRATS ANDREA ON HM WITH THIS UNIQUE PIECE OF POETIC ART MY FRIEND...
Susan Avatar
January 14, 2012 at 12:42 PM
Congrats on your HM! a touching piece! email coming to you :)
Quigley Avatar
August 1, 2011 at 12:32 AM
Perhaps not your mother, but I'm sure she would have loved to hear them just the same. Great poem Andrea and congrats on the win
Osita Avatar
July 30, 2011 at 7:34 AM
This is very beautiful! Congrats on your win
Ramage Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 10:26 PM
what a beautiful, touching poem. there is no one like your Mother and when they are gone, you miss them so much. Take care. Lee
Babcock Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 2:01 PM
A wonderful poem Andrea. Where are you hiding these days? Hope your arm and shoulder are getting better. love phyl
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