Memories of My Mum and Me

Thinking of years gone by of my mum
a real friend to me, a real support
always there in my stammering struggle
what would I have done without her comfort

Every Saturday morning we went to our town
on the bus together we spent quality time
the first stop was for tea and bacon roll
I had a hot orange drink as tea didn't rhyme

In those days the waitress was real smart
dressed in black with a white apron on front
this was a large department homeware store
with a tearoom at the top, a real long hunt

My mum on a Tuesday went to the coffee club
in Bank Street, took me when on my summer hols
she always had a lemon meringue pie
with her white coffee in a beautiful cup

These were lovely memories of my mum
she passed away suddenly of a heart attack
in 1981, so never saw me getting married
being adopted was I for she kept me on track

(Just thinking of my mum of those years ago and how a great friend and conmfort she was to me.)
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George   Avatar
April 21, 2021 at 2:16 PM
Such a beautiful memory. There is no love like a mother's love. It sustains us and guides us throughout our life . Thank you for sharing.
Mcconnell Avatar
April 22, 2021 at 12:54 AM
Thanks Elaine, Glad you enjoyed this one and found it a beautiful memory. Hope all is well with you, it's a lovely sunny morning over here. Blessings always, Gordon
Fenn Avatar
April 9, 2021 at 10:15 PM
In this poem, I felt your joy of remembering your mum and your sorrow of losing her. What a lovely tribute to her.
Mcconnell Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 1:04 AM
Thanks Jennifer, So glad you enjoyed it and for your kind words too, Take care always, Gordon
Burrows Avatar
April 2, 2021 at 4:06 PM
A wonderful memory of your precious mother. Thanks for sharing!
Mcconnell Avatar
April 2, 2021 at 7:25 PM
Thanks Deborah, Glad you enjoyed it and indeed precious she was. Take care and keep safe, blessings,Gordon
Lamoureux Avatar
March 30, 2021 at 3:32 PM
I could sit down and eat a whole bowl of lemon pie filling. ;0)
Lamoureux Avatar
March 30, 2021 at 6:59 AM
Sorry for your loss. Being a man of faith you are assured of a glorious reunion. These are wonderful memories of your mom. Thanks for sharing. I have a sudden craving for lemon meringue pie. ;0)
Mcconnell Avatar
March 30, 2021 at 10:01 AM
Thanks Rick, Glad you enjoyed it and glad you're a lover of lemon meringue pie like so many. Blessings always,Gordon
Horsman Avatar
March 28, 2021 at 9:35 PM
Wonderful memories wonderful poem. A joy to read.
Mcconnell Avatar
March 29, 2021 at 1:05 AM
Thanks Harry, Glad it impressed you so much and it being a joy for you. Blessings, Gordon
Laurie Avatar
March 28, 2021 at 3:51 PM
Hello Gordon ... it's great to have these lasting memories kept in a poetic tribute - thank you Gordon - Lindsay
Mcconnell Avatar
March 29, 2021 at 1:04 AM
Thanks Lindsay, Glad you enjoyed this one and hope you had a lovely weekend, Blessings, Gordon
Cunningham Avatar
March 28, 2021 at 2:03 PM
Lovely tribute to your Mother Gordon, those happy memories stay with you forever. Hope you've had a lovely weekend. Tom
Mcconnell Avatar
March 28, 2021 at 2:09 PM
Thanks Tom, Glad you enjoyed it and indeed they do. The weekend been ok though rained all day today so never crossed the door. Blessings,Gordon
Ball Avatar
March 28, 2021 at 1:18 PM
Lovely memories Gordon. It reminds me of my trips once a month with my mom to pay bills. We would ride the bus downtown and stop at Walgreens for lunch which was always the fish platter. Great job her. God Bless, JB
Mcconnell Avatar
March 28, 2021 at 1:32 PM
Thanks Judy, Glad you enjoyed this one and hope you've had a great weekend, Blessings always, Gordon
Proxenos Avatar
March 28, 2021 at 5:12 AM
Happy memories my friend Gordon from your childhood days of you and your mom My Dad was the best Dad in the world, he did anything for me - he knew Elias but died years before we got married. Elias has one regret, that he didn't get to know my father better. My Mom was great, but after my Dad died she was depressed, angry and grumpy, still I loved her, but her grandson, my son, could not forgive her completely for some of the things she said and did. Very sad!. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Mcconnell Avatar
March 28, 2021 at 9:36 AM
Thanks Jennifer , Glad you enjoyed this one, so sorry to hear of your mum's reaction after your dad's passing and especially effecting your son as you say so sad.Indeed death does different things to different people. Hope you're having a good weekend, blessings always,Gordon
Daniel Avatar
March 28, 2021 at 12:31 AM
A lovely tribute to your mother, Gordon:)
Mcconnell Avatar
March 28, 2021 at 12:41 AM
Thanks Jo, Glad you were impressed and have a blessed day, Gordon
Pettit Avatar
March 27, 2021 at 6:09 PM
Nicely written. Reminds me a bit of my mother who passed away in 2018.
Mcconnell Avatar
March 28, 2021 at 12:40 AM
Thanks Robert, Glad you liked it and reminded you of your mum. Blessings, Gordon
Calasibetta Avatar
March 27, 2021 at 4:20 PM
Hi Gordon, What a wonderful memory of your "mum"....I can see you keep her close to your heart. Blessings, Paulette
Mcconnell Avatar
March 28, 2021 at 12:39 AM
Thanks Paulette, Glad you liked it and trust you're well this day, blessings, Gordon
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