At Night She Passed Away

Bed ridden now she lays somber in my sight.
I say it is alright, mother everything is right,
Opening eyes in discomforting pain, this night,
Remembering her goals, her immortal fight,
I know deeply she was passionately contrite.
My mother will be missed, before daylight.
Her pain, agony dispelled, by Heavens might.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Kendrick Avatar
August 13, 2010 at 2:22 PM
Good write in tribute to a loving mother..Good luck in the contest..Sara
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August 13, 2010 at 10:28 AM
Another day of reading the many diverse poems here at the Soup. I enjoyed reading yours today Cecil and the best to you in the contest. Have a wonderful weekend. I need to see if I can find some inspiration this weekend. Love, Carol
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August 13, 2010 at 9:35 AM
Dear Cecil, to me is has always seemed to be a blessing when the suffering comes to an end. Surely, you miss your mother as I miss mine and the many others I have loved who have passed through this world into the next. But remember, they are in eternal grace now. It helps me cope and I hope it will help you cope as well. If this is for Dr. Ram's contest, I wish you well! Love, Carolyn
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