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Saying Goodbye

She rests now in peace in a satin-lined casket calm as frozen stream O death, where's thy victory? My Mother's now in God's care! I dedicate this to my Mom who passed away last Wednesday, 2/4/2015) Tanka Tears contest by Rick Parise

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Charmaine Chircop

Date: 2/27/2015 4:01:00 PM

Im so sorry for your loss.Death has no victory,but the life after this one has.Mom will protect you. Your verses moved me!Charma

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/12/2015 8:03:00 PM

A very sad but beautiful tribute to the loss of your beloved mother. Prayers and blessings for you Abdul. 7

Abdul Malik
Date: 2/13/2015 11:59:00 AM

Thanks Connie. Yes, I miss her very much. She loved life. She lived to the ripe old age of 91!

Tonytocaa Camacho

Date: 2/11/2015 10:20:00 AM

Abdul my condolences to you and your family,gods heaven a place where all want to be ,lovely verse dedication to your mom...peace and blessings tonytocaa

Abdul Malik
Date: 2/13/2015 12:00:00 PM

I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your thoughtful comments. Thanks much.

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 2/11/2015 10:05:00 AM

Dear Abdul, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the recent loss of your beloved Mother. I pray that God will comfort you during this difficult time. I love this wonderful dedication to your Mom and give it a "7."Kindest regards and best wishes. Pandita.

Abdul Malik
Date: 2/13/2015 12:02:00 PM

Thanks Pandita. I appreciate very much your thoughtfulness.

Jan Allison

Date: 2/11/2015 10:02:00 AM

I am so so sorry for your loss Abdul - such a sad sad tanka I hope it does well for you in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx

Abdul Malik
Date: 2/13/2015 11:57:00 AM

Thanks a lot, Jan.