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Halloween and the Yellow Rose

The day my mother was taken from me 'Halloween' fifty she had just turned the golden years she so much yearned Left partially in a river her body broken and bruised hidden from sight alone on a many twilight Painfully I searched for days to weeks and on knowing a homicide had occurred in the early morning dawn A man in a drug induced state with no heart of grace 'Winsette' his name has left me with a lifelong of memory and pain At times in my heart for him I would wish to destroy all the evil thoughts for him I felt I would enjoy But I have learned to forgive so I could liberate my soul even though he now walks the streets on parole So on Halloween night there is no candy to give only a memory of a mother I have lost instead As I take the long walk to my mother's headstone I lay a single yellow rose and a sweet candy kiss upon her head. Dedicated to: My Mother 1939-1989 Never forgotten on Halloween Night T Reams 9/27/2015 copyright Contest sponsored by: Nayda Ivette Negron My Favorite Flower Placed 1st

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Skat A

Date: 11/10/2015 11:47:00 AM

Tammy, Congratulations on your "Favorite Flower win." SKAT

Tammy Reams
Date: 11/11/2015 9:07:00 AM

Thank you very much Skat A.

James Inman

Date: 11/10/2015 8:58:00 AM

Beautiful write. Such sorrow and pain caused by a needless act.

Tammy Reams
Date: 11/11/2015 9:06:00 AM

Thank you very much James for the comment.

Neva Romaine

Date: 11/9/2015 2:49:00 PM

Hey Tammy, congratulations on your winning poem in the contest! Such a haunting and deeply heartbreaking piece on the loss of your mom. But a beautiful tribute to her as well. Be Blessed, Neva

Tammy Reams
Date: 11/11/2015 9:06:00 AM

Thank you for the very kind words Neva.

Jan Allison

Date: 11/9/2015 2:41:00 PM

Such a sad write Tammy many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Tammy Reams
Date: 11/11/2015 9:05:00 AM

Thank you very much Jan. Hugs back to you.

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores

Date: 11/9/2015 1:33:00 PM

Congratulations in your win.

Tammy Reams
Date: 11/11/2015 9:05:00 AM

Thank you very much Nayda.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/20/2015 12:43:00 PM

This poem brought tears to my eyes for the senseless tragic loss you both suffered. That man will suffer the same or worse through karmic law. I am sorry you must endure such pain. Forgiveness helps you and it is also cathartic to express this pain to release through poetry. It is beautiful how you honor your mother with a yellow rose and a candy kiss. Blessings, Connie

Tammy Reams
Date: 10/25/2015 6:17:00 AM

Thank you very much for the awesome comment Connie!

Paul Callus

Date: 10/18/2015 4:18:00 AM

Touched by this sad poem, Tammy. A life taken away, unexpectedly, so young, leaving pain in its wake. Forgiveness does not come easy...but it is necessary to live at peace with yourself. May you always be strong...take care. // paul

Tammy Reams
Date: 10/18/2015 11:18:00 AM

Thank you again Paul for the wonderful words of true wisdom.

Constance La France

Date: 10/10/2015 9:46:00 AM

Tammy, back to read this again, so sad and how strong you are to be able to forgive and I want to thank you so much for my awesome win in your Didactic Contest, I am honored ~~

Tammy Reams
Date: 10/10/2015 6:54:00 PM

Thank you Broken Wing for entering into my contest. Have a wonderful day.

Sandra Haight

Date: 9/28/2015 4:19:00 PM

Dear Tammy, what a sad happening in your life and your dear mother's. I feel your strength and courage in your words of forgiveness. So sorry you have to endure this pain to be relived on this special day each year. Powerful poem. Hugs, Sandra

Tammy Reams
Date: 9/28/2015 7:38:00 PM

Thank you very much Sandra for the kind words. Hugs back to you.

Constance La France

Date: 9/28/2015 11:53:00 AM

Tammy, oh how terribly sad and tragic, is this true or fiction, oh my heart is broken for you if true, what a horrible thing to have to live with, 7, and thanks for visiting my poem, In Response ...

Tammy Reams
Date: 9/28/2015 3:38:00 PM

Thank you Broken Wing. Yes this is true. I have it dedicated to my mother.

Skat A

Date: 9/27/2015 6:15:00 PM

This is sad, Tammy. I'm deeply moved by your loss and the fact that Halloween will always be a reminder of the day you mother was sadly tragically. I wish I could give you a hug. For I know how hard this is. My half-sister lost her mother on her son's birthday. She can't even celebrate. Frome what I see... The Yello Rose stands out. Would you like to tell me why? Unless it's painful I will understand. SKAT

Skat A
Date: 9/28/2015 9:55:00 PM

Thank you for sharing that with me, I had to ask because the Yellow rose is my favorite rose.

Tammy Reams
Date: 9/27/2015 7:13:00 PM

Thank you very much Skat for the strong words. My mother said she would always be different so she did not want red or white roses. She felt not many people liked the yellow rose so this was her favorite. Here is a hug back to you. I never really wanted to put this on Poetry Soup but it is a part of my heart and Halloween is near but I know longer have a fear. Only love of life.

Skat A
Date: 9/27/2015 6:16:00 PM

The forgiveness and words you share are strong.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/27/2015 5:02:00 PM

OH MY GOSH, this is incredibly sad, dear. I think you have penned a great poem for us to know of this story. Good luck in the contest. I feel bad this had to happen to you and to that beautiful mother of yours.

Tammy Reams
Date: 9/27/2015 5:05:00 PM

Thank you for the comment Andrea. I'm doing fine until Halloween hits but I have learned to love life and to enjoy it.