Behind My Frozen Smile
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"The love between a mother and daughter is like nothing
else in the world. It has no rules, it dares all things and crushes all that
stand in its way, and cannot be destroyed, even by death."
Quote by _ Constance
The greatest performance of my life was at my Mother's funeral. Inside, I was
shattered, broken and weeping. But, I wanted to make my Mom proud, for she always taught me to be strong. I placed a frozen smile on my face, and
hid my emotions as best I could, though a tear sometimes fell. I stood by the coffin, the perfect daughter welcoming family and friends, our neighbours from every place we had ever lived. Co-workers came from every job Mom had
ever had. People from the neighbourhood where she grew up. I thought the
long line would never end, all day (a break for supper) and all evening. This is what happens when you are a kind person, people never forget you, and Mom
was. I managed to keep my frozen smile in place. Did people see through my
performance? Yes, I think they did for my eyes held a pain I could not hide. I would look at my Mom laying there so peaceful, unlike the suffering she had endured. She died too young, yes, I told the doctors, turn off the life support,
there was no cure, no coming back. She was a person who embraced life
every single day, always joyful even though in pain. I will always and forever
admire her strength and bravery and how she lived her life, I am very proud !
a sweet country drive
dinner in an unknown place ~
a song in our hearts
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May 13, 2022
Poetry/Haibun/Behind My Frozen Smile
Copyright Protected, ID 05-1455-356-13
All Rights Reserved, 2022, Constance La France
Written for the Standard contest, The Greatest Performance Of My Life
sponsor, JCB Brul, Judged 07/13/2022
First Place
Copyright © Constance La France | Year Posted 2022
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