Mama

Rumi Quote: "We are born of love; Love is our mother."

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Peering out the window
                    under ominous moon
                 your calm seeps into my altruistic soul
            ambrosian sun sets, asleep
          in meadows, fledglings find refuge
framed by jade green foliage.

     Fetching footsteps felicity
              as the snow melts down
                      you enfold us in your love
          a gentle rhythm from your heart
                  awaken the moon butterflies
               when autumn sun comes back
     you support us on our tired path
                may our trek be long in tandem?
  
     When hurdles come nebulous
              you improve awareness
        now I grasp the reason
               the rainbow itself requires
                      A storm brewing
              to reveal its vibrant colors.

      Reaching for your gleaming hair
                    leaving auric imprint on your scalp
           never has a mother been balmily
                     how I hold you constantly
        the eye is drawn by vanity
what's left to tell is scant.

       I saw that you never step aside
               quickly returning a hurried call
       your input is always blithely cast
                     humbly, you gave it all
      an eternally enduring love
                         dwells within your heart.

     I yearn to express in shorter lines
               all deserved accolades
          over the course of time
               your favored spell has worn off
        my darling mother was my first lady
   your stay was bright and cheerful!
we buried you on a chilly, windy day.
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Goldsmith Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful/lovely "Mama" ~ write/tribute. Have a blessed day writing away.............
One Avatar
March 10, 2024 at 9:03 AM
Rumi always has the best quotes.. It is Mother's Day here in the UK, so I thought it would be nice to feature mum related poems.. Your poem is a lovely dedication to your mum and I can see the devotion in your words.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Andresen Avatar
March 3, 2024 at 12:27 PM
- A beautifully described picture of your mother, Las - A mother who was always there ... the key to loving unconditionally and enjoying the feelings it brings us ... she will always be in your heart :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
Narain Avatar
March 1, 2024 at 11:47 AM
Nice tribute to Mom. Will be a winner in contest.
Kendrick Avatar
March 1, 2024 at 11:16 AM
Great tribute to your mother. I think there might be a contest, if I remember correctly. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thanks for sharing your love of your mother with us. Your visit to my page was uplifting. Sara K
Sands Avatar
March 1, 2024 at 8:29 AM
This is beautifully written and I found the ending to be very powerful. Excellent poem :)
Pandit Avatar
March 1, 2024 at 5:48 AM
So touching and heartfelt, my friend. In echoes of motherly love your verses resonate. Splendidly done, Lasaad.
George Avatar
February 29, 2024 at 10:25 PM
A mother stays with us in storm and calm. She increases our awareness of life's realities and teaches ways to respond to challenges through her own precept. When I can only narrate about a mother in prosaic language, you describe her in your own unmatched poetic way. "When hurdles come nebulous you improve awareness now I grasp the reason the rainbow itself requires A storm brewing to reveal its vibrant colors." Beautiful lines. Only through storms we can see the beauty of life hidden under dark clouds. Lovely poem. All the Best dear Lasaad.
Baker Avatar
February 29, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Lovely tribute to your love of your mother, my dear friend. like the Rumi quote above, love was your mother to you. Thanks for sharing her attributes with us through your heart felt poetry. Blessings to you, for all you share here at Poetry Soup. Bill
Beaufort Avatar
February 29, 2024 at 4:01 PM
SP, the tribute to your mom is heart felt and true. The poem keeps her memory and deeds alive as all the things you recall stay with you.
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