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Petals and Poetry written for my mum. My mum told me that on the day I was born I clinically died twice, before she even held me in her arms. The Grim Reaper has followed me, but has been unsuccessful in his attempts. Maybe I live in the glory of my mum, as I would never want her to mourn for her son.

Petals and Poetry

In a world full of unwelcome nightmares,
I recite dreams of poetry to the one who cares.

I'm pondering a perfect metaphor,
trying to portray my mum's devotion.
Thinking about what her heart adores,
releases a fountain of emotion.

I'm surrounded by perennial petals and poignant poetry,
yet unable to bloom words or blossoms
to justify her prestige and preciousness.
On days of darkness,
in the angst of a black and white world,
when life felt like a kaleidoscope of chaos,
you placed reflective rainbows in my soul,
reminding me that life is a painting and you are the artist.
Gifted me a box of crayons to create my own horizons,
so I could discover a dream in all colours -
living in a daydream of aesthetic artistry.

When constant commotion from crows
left me mute like a silent nightingale,
you showed me how to love in silence,
healing these wounded wings -
to ensure I would continue to soar.
For a boy in a fatherless existence,
life can be a wild game of survival,
so I feel for a child without a mother's love,
deprived from a treasure chest full of diamonds and gold.

Without you there would be no words or roses,
as you were the first verse in my poem -
the sweetest heavenly scent.
If only there was a field of forever flowers,
with prosperous promises of an Edenic eternity,
then I would always have you by my side.

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Karen Jones Date: 9/24/2023 6:01:00 AM Kaleidoscope of choas reflective rainbows and all the beautiful lessons and skills mom nourished is obvious for you great poet are her masterpiece. I love how deep and relaxing this is and so encouraging. I too am a single mom My son is a member here Tahj Jones. He has been working in Cancer Research but plans to become a lifetime member here. So may you embrace your status as a king of heart and in life for your perseverance. Thanks! Login to Reply Silent One Date: 9/24/2023 12:03:00 PM Thank you Karen for reading and commenting on this.. I am not a king of anything, i will leave that to those who want to be king, but thank you for the compliment.. Look forward to your son joining soon.

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 9/22/2023 8:01:00 AM Let all mothers be blessed whose son writes such awesome, lovingly descriptive, poetry to them and whom you owe your survival to through very hard times, as she was 'your treasure chest full of diamonds and gold'. I fave many many of your poems as i do this one and the one you wrote to your daughter, a son and father born and destined to become a magic poet because of a devoted much cherished mother. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply Silent One Date: 9/24/2023 12:04:00 PM Thank you for you sweet feedback..

Chantelle Cooke Date: 9/16/2023 9:15:00 AM My goodness Silent One I am honored to read the true esoteric emotions you have for your mum. Such an exlated soul of elegance and grace. You have honored her in such beauty. Every word is a gift to our poetic mind, heart and soul. Chantelle Login to Reply

Ministryofdreams Daisy Silk Date: 9/14/2023 10:14:00 PM So very emotional, they way you weave affection and spirit has a way of making my lips quiver and eyes wet.” when life felt like a kaleidoscope of chaos, you placed reflective rainbows in my soul” a few paragraphs to this really hit the soul. How wonderful to imagine and feel how blessed with love by your loving mum. Congratulations. Daisy Login to Reply

Tom Woody Date: 9/14/2023 2:46:00 PM I think I've read this before? In any case, a sweet tribute to your mum. I'm not close to mine but I can support those who are, like you. Especially since she had to be mum and dad for you Login to Reply

Joanna Daniel Date: 9/13/2023 8:17:00 PM A wonderful poem that showcases your love and admiration for your mother, SO, beautiful sentiments:) congratulations:) Login to Reply

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 9/13/2023 6:38:00 PM wow, stupendously brilliant Silent One, I believe your silence was truly a gift to you and those who surrounded you. You shine like a beacon in the dark, I can feel the love between you and your mom, :) fav all the way ! Login to Reply

Akkina Downing Date: 9/12/2023 7:19:00 PM Oh my gosh, this is just beautifully touching. Just shows how much love between mum and son. She knew you’ll be an artist. And a masterful one too… This is a top favorite. This should be in your next book :) Login to Reply

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 9/12/2023 3:47:00 PM Hello Silent One, I sense you were close to your mother. I am making this poem my fav. this poem touched my heart. enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\ Login to Reply

Joe Dimino Date: 9/12/2023 1:45:00 PM Such a loving poetic tribute to your mom's love. And, in a nutshell, personifying what is wrong with this world, too few fathers and mothers raising their own children. Sounds like your mom had to be both. Fate sometimes very cruel. Great read. Thank you. Login to Reply

Regina Mcintosh Date: 9/12/2023 3:16:00 AM This is breathlessly tender and gentle and rests the soul in its lullaby of lovingkindness. it makes me smile and remember that only a mother could stir such senses, such gentleness, such rest in the assurance of a love that is lasting. Only God could have poured out such wonder into a heart and only love could have brought such a poem to life. You are a gifted poet and as always, I am enthralled by your words. Congratulations and much love and God bless you forever. Love, Gina Login to Reply

Ink Empress Date: 9/12/2023 3:04:00 AM Dear Silent one, as always your words truly blew me away, the depth of this write and how evocative and touching it is truly touched my soul, as a mother i can only wish for such words, poignant and soulful, profound write that flows with excellent alliterations, assonance, descriptive wordplay, metaphors.I love every line especially the ending, how you described and expressed the challenges your mother endured and did overcome as a warrior! Impeccable! Thank you for writing. CONGRATULATIONs! Login to Reply

Hiya Sharma Date: 9/12/2023 2:50:00 AM This is truly a very emotional write, which I can relate to a lot. I have too, twirled in the reaper's ambience and was on the verge of losing one time, but my mum remained as my strongest pillar. Your words and lines can make anyone feel the depth and evocative sentiments of a mother-child bond, so pure and eternal, blooming like the most beautiful flower and this poem is really heart-touching. A mother wishes to paint pastel horizons for their children but also to elevate their will power. Login to Reply Hiya Sharma Date: 9/12/2023 2:50:00 AM Heartiest congratulations on the well deserved win in the contest!!

Anitha Jayasankar Date: 9/11/2023 10:55:00 PM Hello S1, your mom is so lucky for her son having written such an emotional verse for her. I wonder if my son would ever write such a poetry for me. I shall show this to him and make him read. As always, poetry at its best that could bring out many emotions from the readers who could reflect their own experiences of the bond of love they share with mom...like how a flower blossoms under the graceful presence of soft sunlight...God bless...~ Ani Login to Reply

Valsa George Date: 9/11/2023 10:47:00 PM "Gifted me a box of crayons to create my own horizons, so I could discover a dream in all colours - living in a daydream of aesthetic artistry." Your mother is the central figure in your life, I rightly assume. Dear poet friend. I love everything about a mother ! The word Mother or 'Amma' in my language is the sweetest word in my vocabulary. Your wonderful tribute to your mother has choked my throat with emotions and welled my eyes with tears. It is a mother who initiates us into a new world where she feels her child will shine. Your mother was 'the first verse in your poem'. So heartfelt and lovely, Silent one. Login to Reply

Susan Ashley Date: 9/11/2023 5:33:00 PM Dear Silent One, I am swept up and away by the emotional and metaphorical beauty of your exquisite tribute to your exceptional mum. So sweetly tender and deeply moving, your golden masterwork expresses a deep love, respect and admiration for this amazing woman with heartfelt poetic artistry! Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan P.S. I appreciated your touching poet's note as well Login to Reply

Bill Baker Date: 9/11/2023 5:11:00 PM A beautiful poem of your heartfelt thoughts of your mother, Silent One. I too faced an uphill battle from birth ... I spend the first 6 weeks after birth in an iron lung. I was born pre-mature, 6 weeks early and my lungs hadn't fully developed yet, and very tiny. I too, was blessed with an angle like mother. It's hard to put into words, but you've done a great job with this poem. A FAV for me. Thank you, my friend. Bill Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/11/2023 3:23:00 PM This is so precious and absolutely lovely with its imagery and message. Login to Reply

The Situation Date: 9/11/2023 2:51:00 PM If I were looking for a responce to something I sent I would desire this, Login to Reply

Vijay Pandit Date: 9/11/2023 2:25:00 PM you placed reflective rainbows in my soul, reminding me that life is a painting and you are the artist. Gifted me a box of crayons to create my own horizons, so I could discover a dream in all colors ----I picked out these lines as a sample of poetic brilliance--your love for your mother exudes throughout in touching vocabulary. I can tell she is your hero for having given her all to nurture your dream. A stunning creation and an instant FAVE, my friend. Login to Reply

Charmaine Chircop Date: 9/11/2023 1:33:00 PM How beautiful this is.What a tribute to an amazing woman..Your mum..She taught you well...and nowadays you are a painter,an artist, painting life and love in colours...especially for a mother..Love it. Login to Reply

Heidi Sands Date: 9/11/2023 12:54:00 PM This is so beautifully written. An absolute special poem for your loving mother. Filled with gratitude for the love she gave to you. So nice, Silent One. Thank you for sharing. :) Login to Reply

Robert Lindley Date: 9/11/2023 11:52:00 AM My friend, a beautiful endearing love shown for your mother in this fine new creation. She that nurtured you and help make you the man that you are. We cannot help but love our mothers. They raised us with love. A fine fav my friend. God bless you. Login to Reply

Fading Star Silence Date: 9/11/2023 10:59:00 AM I’m loving the beautiful way you’ve expressed your deep love for your mom, feeling the beauty, strength and grace your mother beholds..we all need a loving figure in our lives to thrive and live for..and despite your hardships in life, I can feel how your mother had such a huge impact in your life and that is a true blessing. This brought tears to my eyes thinking of my own mother and her own sacrifices for me and her family. Your way of weaving is always such a marvel to me! True brilliance! Login to Reply

Christina Bowring Date: 9/11/2023 10:11:00 AM Gosh SO this is absolutely beautiful with gorgeous lines one after the other. So much to admire about this heartfelt poem. ‘you placed reflective rainbows in my heart’. The last stanza is stunning. So enjoyed it. Thank you so much for sharing a part of your soul, heart. Keep well and safe. Login to Reply

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