No Sign of a Whine, a Smiling Mother

My heart I set on a dear companion
the cherished imprint on my soul, profound
how safe I felt in a tough kind bosom!
though I ceased to touch and see, tightly bound.

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Sweet and pleasant, that huge effort and toil
no sign of a whine, a smiling mother
whims she would swallow, our feast wouldn't spoil
the feel of having her, like no other!

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A glance at my eyes, she would read my heart
"ignore the pain, you have to dig your mine"
her persona, to me she would impart
how could I be without the whole of mine!

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One tear of joy.. one other of woe
in time of grief, she had a bride to wed
her head bowing to what's to life a foe
I'm that one whose dad in wedding time dead.

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No sign of a whine! her soul valiant
her words I retain, "I'm a woman of worth"!
how she longed for life! hers was transient
"recite me holy words.. I'm back to earth".

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A companion when I recall, I learn
a woman, the world of books didn't know
of impressive drive, much she would discern
mother, the one I am, to you I owe.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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George Avatar
January 8, 2022 at 4:37 AM
Mothers are priceless.... no doubt ! When we become mothers we start cherishing our mothers more than we did before. Never a whine, but facing the tribulations of life with fortitude and stoic determination. Your mother resembles closely to my mother and I think I have written almost a dozen poems on my mother. We are what we are today because of our mothers. Your mother must be immensely proud of you Besma !
Riabi Dziri Avatar
January 9, 2022 at 8:24 AM
So true are your words dear friend Valsa! Precious as they are our mothers.. their endurance and inner beauty of inestimable value ! No wonder our mothers resemble each other! They have infused a lot of their insightful and beautiful souls in their offspring! You are so sweet! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, kindness and generosity.. My deepest regards and blessings. Love and hugs.
Idudje Avatar
June 20, 2020 at 9:05 AM
Sure this beautiful Write up can't escape my Fave ...wonder compose And painting just too unique Bravo
Riabi Dziri Avatar
June 20, 2020 at 12:20 PM
Thank you so much, Gideon for so wonderful a feedback! I highly value your graceful presence and humbling praise! Best regards and blessings.
Lamoureux Avatar
March 17, 2020 at 8:41 AM
These are lovely thoughts. Blessings and thanks for your visit.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
March 17, 2020 at 1:11 PM
My pleasure and honour, Richard! Thank you so much for being here to read and appreciate my humble work. Deepest regards and blessings.
Kiser Avatar
March 16, 2020 at 9:00 PM
Beautiful sentiments; lovingly penned.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
March 17, 2020 at 1:09 PM
Deeply humbled by your visit and feedback, M.L. Kiser. Thank you so much. Best regards and blessings.
Nicole Avatar
March 2, 2020 at 11:03 PM
Your thoughts curl gently around my heart, my soul. Being a mother, I completely understand these emotions, the deep love within. This is beautiful, precious in so many amazing ways. Many wonderful blessings to you Besma. Hugs, Brandy
Riabi Dziri Avatar
March 17, 2020 at 1:07 PM
Dearest Brandy, so deeply grateful to you for so sweet and honouring a presence! A heart of a poetess and a mother throbbing with the truest of Love and Beauty! Thank you so much for your sincere words.. Best regards and blessings. Love and hugs.
One Avatar
March 1, 2020 at 4:40 AM
Came back to read this beautiful tribute once again... it is almost mothers day here in the UK..
Riabi Dziri Avatar
March 1, 2020 at 12:44 PM
It's the last Sunday of May, here in Tunisia.. Now, it is the second term Exams.. thank you so much Silent One for the return visit.. I highly appreciate your generosity and support.. My deepest regards and blessings.
Williams Avatar
February 28, 2020 at 4:53 AM
I could have sworn I commented on this beauty, dearest poetic Soul, but perhaps it was on FB that I saw it. There is no greater bond than mother and child, nothing equals the love felt, and you have expressed this so eloquently dearest Besma. A fave for me....Maria xox
Riabi Dziri Avatar
March 1, 2020 at 12:39 PM
My sweet friend Maria, you are always here for me! Reading, appreciating, commenting and sharing profoundly my feels.. How I value your presence on my paths of poetry and heart! Thank you heaps for your generosity and beauty! Blessings to you. Love and hugs.
Bordner Avatar
February 25, 2020 at 8:11 PM
I truly respect your word smithing Besma, the word arrangements create great intellectual angles. This poem expresses a beautiful and profound debt Poetess...J.A.B.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
February 26, 2020 at 5:57 PM
My honour and pleasure, Justin.. And I highly appreciate your wonderful response! I'm so glad you felt the feel of my words to a most cherished soul.. thank you so much! Best regards and blessings.
Warrior Avatar
February 25, 2020 at 7:25 PM
No greater love than Mother & Child...a superb rendition of that love...your writing soars above the clouds, my dear Besma...all the best from the Wingster...^WW^ :o)
Riabi Dziri Avatar
February 26, 2020 at 5:12 PM
So much elated and deeply humbled by your generous praise, Winged Warrior! Glad to see you and thankful for your rewarding feedback! My deepest regards and blessings to you.
Romios Avatar
February 24, 2020 at 11:04 AM
Our mothers mold us into who we are. A touching tribute, Besma. They pass into the Eternal Light but are always part of us. Panagiota xx Have a beauteous day!
Riabi Dziri Avatar
February 26, 2020 at 5:07 PM
A huge part of us no more with us.. still we have that aching presence in our memories.. a longing that never wanes.. dear Panagiota, a huge thank you from the depth of my heart for your beauty and soothing words.. you honour my humble words with your kind response.. Warmest wishes and blessings.
Lindley Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 11:39 AM
A truly wondrous and loving tribute to your mother my friend. Such veneration as is due to our beloved mothers and the wonderful care and immense love they give us... A fine fav-- a shining jewel...
Riabi Dziri Avatar
February 14, 2020 at 11:35 AM
Worthy of Love and veneration are our beloved mothers.. nothing equals what they are capable to give.. thank you so much, Robert, for your wonderful feedback and sincere support.. my deepest regards and blessings.
Proxenos Avatar
February 9, 2020 at 11:13 AM
A mother is your haven, she is the one who we turn to in happy and sad times - a tribute like this one is beyond beautiful - and the bond is almost tangible - breathtaking write my dear Besma, SOS is right, we are lucky and I would add privileged to have you on soup. All my love Jenny.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 3:57 AM
Yes Jenny, I do feel the need to bond with my mother in time of grief and happiness.. and blessed I am not only to have a great mother but also to have great souls that I bond with, here on PS, and add a lot of beauty to my soul.. deeply humbled and grateful to you dear sweet Jenny for such an elevating and elating feedback! Thank you heaps! Love and hugs.
One Avatar
February 9, 2020 at 7:51 AM
There is nothing as beautiful as a mother.. what an excellent poetic tribute... You are an amazing mother and poet.. this is a fave for me..
Riabi Dziri Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 3:40 AM
Love and Respect to a most precious soul, a Mother.. thank you so much, Silent One, for so kind and beautiful response to my humble poem.. my honour and great delight.. Best regards and blessings.
Callus Avatar
February 8, 2020 at 7:47 AM
A wonderful tribute, and a mother to be proud of, Besma. Despite drawbacks, she kept her smile, was strong, and passed on to you such wonderful values. I can feel the warm bondage between mother and child. a fav for me. ~ Warm regards & blessings // paul
Riabi Dziri Avatar
February 8, 2020 at 4:27 PM
I'm so proud of the woman my mother was.. I wish I could render or meet the beauty I feel in her! Thank you so much, Paul, for such a wonderful response to my humble poem! So pleased to read your kind and generous words! My deepest regards and blessings.
Michael Avatar
February 7, 2020 at 6:48 PM
Without a mother there'll be no son...she our heaven and earth...Well done Besma
Riabi Dziri Avatar
February 8, 2020 at 1:33 AM
A lofty Tree of deep roots shading lives.. honoured and delighted to read your appreciative feedback, Arturo.. thank you so much! My deepest regards and blessings.
Cunningham Avatar
February 7, 2020 at 4:40 PM
A beautiful tribute to mothers Besma, nothing compares to the love and trust of a dear mother. So well written. I hope you are well. Tom.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
February 7, 2020 at 4:59 PM
Precious are mothers.. bearers of Life.. the embodiment of unconditional Love.. So much obliged to you, Tom for your continuous and sincere encouragement.. your praising feedback I do highly value.. My honour and great delight.. thank you so much. My deepest regards and blessings
Pandit Avatar
February 7, 2020 at 3:31 PM
An awesome tribute you wrote, Besma, to selfless love of a mother--and with your poem in your cherished words, you honor all mothers. I picture her to be a valiant defender-- defying all ills to protect her family. So touching and heartfelt is your write. Much gratitude in your words...and much strength in recall of her life. Well done, indeed!
Riabi Dziri Avatar
February 7, 2020 at 4:51 PM
You definitely agree on that all the words could not do justice or give due respect and value to the mother.. the purest of beauty a soul can be blessed with.. Just I couldn't help the aching urge to connect with my mother and write my deep respect, love and gratitude.. thank you so much dear Vijay for your very beautiful feedback and your great and so much appreciated support.. Regards and blessings.
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