Mothers Day May 8th 2022

It is now seven and 
 a half years since  
You passed, 
In my Au revoir poem to you
I asked,
Why did we have to argue 
After dad died, 
Between you and I things
Became sticky,
A Patriarch’s role you adopted,
You took it on quite sternly,
For quite some time,
So sad, as things became bad.
But I forgave you and 
Elias did too,
From the bottom of our hearts,
I hope you can hear me mum,
Those few years 
forgotten, and we have begun a 
Fresh start, I felt God wanted me 
To do what was right 
And to only remember your
Loving nature and 
How humble you became
Once again.
Emotionally I know how much
You endured,
I looked up and said
Thank-you.
There was and will never 
Be another you,
You would laugh with me on
Happy Days and cry with me on sad
Like at the moment my dad died,
And hugging together we cried.
I hope you know
What I’m writing today,
No more tears, they were erased
And carried away,
On Angels wings
And I only remember how caring,
How sensitive and loving you were
And see you flickering among
The stars in the Milky Way,
Happy Mothers Day
Darling Mummy
I feel so much better,
Butterflies are twirling in my tummy
And my soul is flying,
My heart soaring,
Your gentle ways I remember,
Your tenderness now a beacon,
In my future life,
As I live happily with my husband
As his wife.
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Baker Avatar
June 18, 2022 at 7:20 AM
Precious Mother's Day poem, Jennifer. My mother passed Jan 21, 2014. It was about 7 1/2 years ago also. Things do change with time don't they. :-) Thanks for sharing with us through your lovely poetry my friend. Hugs, Bill
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May 17, 2022 at 4:08 PM
Such tender and evocative thoughts in your Mother's Day tribute, Jennifer. It is never easy to let go of the hard memories and cling to the soft ones as we look back on a person's life, all the more when that person is a parent who went through difficult times late in life. Bless you for taking the high road of understanding and compassion. By sharing this write, you inspire us to do the same. Thank you for sharing your tender and loving heart with us in your words. You are a gem, my friend (and so is this poem). Blessings and hugs ~ John
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May 12, 2022 at 11:51 AM
Jenny, I think you should be proud of this wonderful writing. The majority of us have feelings about a parent that we have to accept because we love them, but those feelings might be tough to overcome. When we retain animosity toward someone, we harm ourselves the most. Jennifer, your poem is amazing. I like it. Wonderful! Happy Mother's Day!
Wolf Avatar
May 11, 2022 at 6:17 PM
When our closest, most intimate one dies, sometimes the bereavement period is a long one. Sounds like that may have been true with your Mom. I'm glad to hear that things got and are still getting ironed out, Jennifer. Cheers, Gershon
George Avatar
May 11, 2022 at 1:35 AM
A very open and equally touching write, Jenny ! Probably, after your Dad's death, your mom must have felt very insecure. Her becoming tyrannical must have been a way to defend herself. It strained the relationship between both of you. But soon you realized, she deserved more understanding and so forgave her. Your realization, I feel, has been godly, Jenny. It eased the relationship and now you remember her with all her innate qualities ! A beautiful poem on Mother's day, dear friend.
Ball Avatar
May 9, 2022 at 9:33 PM
This is so tender, loving and forgiving Jennifer. I think most of us have some feelings about a parent that we have to let go out of love for that person. When we hold a grudge the one we hurt the most with that grudge is ourselves. I should know. I have to fight my grudges all the time. Remind myself often not to hate someone for a mistake they made against me. Just let it go and move on. Beautiful write. God Bless, JB
Sands Avatar
May 8, 2022 at 6:03 AM
I love your beautiful poem Jennifer! So very nice! Happy Mother's Day :)
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