Begonias Bring Her Back

Lying by the pool on Mother’s Day
My thoughts were so many miles away

Suddenly my concentration broke
“Your begonias are pretty,” she spoke

I looked, hoping to see her sweet face
Wanting to give her one more embrace

I was the youngest of three children
I still think of her now and again

But to hear her voice on Mother’s Day
Was better than a floral bouquet

She’s still with me; I feel her presence
And when obstacles seem too immense

She comes to me often in a dream
And I feel her embrace as I scream

As May approaches, she’s on my mind
To Mother’s Day my thoughts are confined

Alone in Mom’s old house, memories
I feel love her spirit embodies



*Entry for Carol Brown’s Memories of May contest.  Written by Carolyn Devonshire.  (True Story)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Johnson-Saunders Avatar
May 16, 2012 at 2:26 AM
A belated congrats on your win Carolyn with your beautiful Mother's Day dedication. God bless you. Hugs, Rhonda
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May 16, 2012 at 2:26 AM
A belated congrats on your win Carolyn with your beautiful Mother's Day dedication. God bless you. Hugs, Rhonda
Guzzi Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 3:35 PM
Ahhh girlfriend I hear YOU! My mom's always near too! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Freeman Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 9:05 AM
Congrats. on your worthy one spot, Carolyn. Beautiful tribute. Agape, Moses
Taylor Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 8:30 AM
Congrats on your win, Carolyn. Beautiful piece. Kudos. Nice going. luv and hugs, Ralph
Williams Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 7:17 AM
carolyn congrats on your win..david
Brown Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 5:04 AM
Congratulations on your 1st place win in my "Memories Of May" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
Song Avatar
April 25, 2012 at 3:45 PM
Carolyn,,,,tears are flowing...Not able to write any more poems bo't my mom as of yet but I sure do love this one...the flower reference at the beginning is so nice...I am glad that she does visit u occasionally in your dreams...I knows are the best of dreams and the ones u would like to sleep in to!....give me a 5 sec synopsis on what the heck a contemp poem really is...I must be thick skullled...Love, Gwendolen
Austin Avatar
April 24, 2012 at 2:35 PM
Ghostly and beautiful, dear Carolyn, a fine memorial to Mother's DAy. Love, daver
Andresen Avatar
April 24, 2012 at 5:02 AM
Sweet memories and a lovely written poem Carolyn. - Wish you good luck in contest! - oxox love Anne-Lise
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April 23, 2012 at 6:32 PM
A great Couplet dear poet ! And a sad day it will be for myself as well when mothers day comes. Have a blessed night Carolyn....much love, james
Debole Avatar
April 23, 2012 at 5:15 PM
Hi Carolyn - Lovely poem. Your mom sounds like a dear person who gave you many wonderful memories to cherish. - Gail
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