The Whiskey Taster’s Flavor Guide

Mother Oak

You’ve always been the quiet wind,
Filling our sails on the sea of life.
The silent rock of our family,
That eased our pain and strife.

Your heart beats the drum dance;
The four corners of the wind.
Wife of the late Wimpy Edmonds,
A devoted mother and friend.

She has stitched on life’s pattern,
Of our family’s quilt with love.
With gentle and caring hands,
She sewed her qualities thereof.

And in the loom of family,
She’s the stitch that’s kept us together.
She’s our divine sinew of life,
Stronger than a raw piece of leather.

She’s persevered the winds of life,
With her strong but silent hope.
She’s endured the winds of time,
As immovable Mother Oak.





_____________________________
Dedicated to Genevieve Edmonds,
Wife of the late Wimpy Edmonds.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Moreno Avatar
February 3, 2009 at 2:28 AM
NICE TRIBUTE RAUL..............DANIELLE
Lopez Avatar
February 2, 2009 at 6:04 PM
Excellent title and poem, full of great imagery, you work is a joy to read............very nice
Edmonds Avatar
February 1, 2009 at 12:36 AM
Yes, that describes my mother very well. Thank you for the tribute, it means a lot to me, she loved it.
Martin Avatar
January 28, 2009 at 4:20 AM
Nice Dedication, I Know She Will Enjoy It. Tyler
Heck Avatar
January 26, 2009 at 3:55 PM
A wonderful tribute and an excellent slice of poetry. Loved the third Stanza - very imaginative and great use of personification. Peace always, John
Neal Avatar
January 22, 2009 at 4:11 PM
this is a good piece of work. Keep writing. Love ELizabeth
 Avatar
January 22, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Wonderful tribute. Beautiful poem. You enrich the lives of others by using your talent to touch their hearts. You have a gift. Blessings to you for sharing it. Karen
Fox Avatar
January 22, 2009 at 8:16 AM
As you can see I am reading ur work Very good stuff :) I love the imagery
Neal Avatar
January 22, 2009 at 2:01 AM
Nice poem, great use of imagery and strong descriptions. DN
Winter Avatar
January 21, 2009 at 3:43 PM
Powerful tribute to someone who sounds like a truly strong and amazing lady. Wonderful write. Love, Shar
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
The Whiskey Taster’s Flavor Guide
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace