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Mother’s One-Way Ticket

Our sweet mother went to heaven one Spring day.
Four years ago, the flowers folded their wings.
Hymns, ethereal in the fog; smile at bay.
Left at table, in closet, on shelves - her things.
Most dearly departed, her ticket one-way.
And my father cheers her urn each day.
She’s in our hearts, our thoughts are off and flying.
This family is strong; I am not crying.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 4/24/2025 10:07:00 AM

It's very wise to let the memory live on in a setting of love and harmony. Our departed loved ones are watching over us and do not want us to waste our energy and precious time crying

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/24/2025 5:34:00 PM

True! Even at the beginning I could hear my mom (in my head) saying “Stop it, Kimmy.” and I did. Hugs

Maria Williams

Date: 4/21/2025 10:55:00 PM

Dear Kim,this is so tender and beautifully written. Your words carry both the ache of loss and the quiet strength of love that endures. The image of your father cheering her urn is deeply touching—both heartbreaking and heartwarming. There’s such grace in how you’ve honored her memory while also showing the resilience of your family. Thank you for sharing this—it moved me deeply....Hugs

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/22/2025 1:47:00 PM

Thank you, Maria! I appreciate you letting me know how you felt. Hugs!

Yann Rolland

Date: 4/21/2025 2:48:00 AM

memories keep mothers alive, a very touching poem, praying for my mother too, courage my friend in these special days

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/22/2025 1:48:00 PM

God bless you and your sweet mother! Thank you, Yann!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/20/2025 10:29:00 PM

'Left on table - her things.' So poignant, and such a touching way to always have Mom in mind. Beautiful penning, Kim.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/22/2025 1:49:00 PM

Thank you, Gershon!

Paige Hind

Date: 4/20/2025 9:22:00 PM

Lovely - enjoyed <3 :)

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/22/2025 1:49:00 PM

Thank you :)

Joe Maverick

Date: 4/20/2025 9:46:00 AM

Smiles and love in Jesus.' Stay strong Kim.)

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/22/2025 1:51:00 PM

Thank you, Joe! Hugs

Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/19/2025 1:21:00 PM

Kim, what a beautiful, faith-filled tribute to your mom. It is rich in memories yet filled with life that continues without her. I am deeply touched by this poem on so many levels. Sending you Easter joy! ??

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/20/2025 7:58:00 AM

Happy Easter, dear Sam! We celebrate the Hope of our risen Lord and Savior! Thank you.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/19/2025 3:22:00 AM

Besides their obvious absence, the presence of their things scattered all over the house is a constant reminder that they have left on a one-way ticket, where we know they will be happy because the were good people and hope now and then they will send us a message in our dreams. HUGS, Jennifer.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/22/2025 1:56:00 PM

Thank you for your kind message!