Sonnet From Your Daughter

One of the things in life I hold most dear
Is to hold a picture of you against my heart
To see your smile, a beauty to me you do appear
It brings you near to me and we’re no longer far apart
You made me laugh, taught me strength and love
We shared a passion for the sea over cups of clam chowder
Now you cheer me forward as you watch from above
I hear your lips whisper encouragement ever louder
Your Mother’s love still helps me through all strife 
Memories are many of us walking together hand in hand
You are now gone from my side in my earth bound life
But mom and daughter still travel across the land
I’ll keep your wisdom with me deep inside and show no fear
Until I reach heaven’s gate where we will meet for another start


7-3-2019
Most Beautiful Sonnet Contest
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Adams Avatar
July 8, 2019 at 11:58 AM
lovely sonnet to your mother....i lost mine 24 years ago, so i can relate! hugs
Mcgee Avatar
July 8, 2019 at 2:48 PM
I'm sorry about your loss too...Mine has only been gone a couple of years...it doesn't sound like you ever miss them less just sometimes more...
Michael Avatar
July 3, 2019 at 4:30 PM
Really nice...
Mcgee Avatar
July 8, 2019 at 2:47 PM
Thank you Arturo.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 3, 2019 at 1:29 PM
A lovely sonnet!
Mcgee Avatar
July 4, 2019 at 12:15 AM
For my lovely mom...sure do miss her sometimes.
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