Bjorn Wastvedt Poet Quatrain

Thankful

Thankful!

Dear Mama,

I am the trip you could not take, precious pearls you could not buy.
I am the frequent traveler on the plane you could not fly.
I am the cherished dream you hoped for, that would have set you free.
But I will always seek to remember, you did it for me! 

I am the sublime world you wished for, all that you longed to have.
I am what you paid for, the many sacrifices you made.
I am in Hawaii now, the most beautiful place to see.
But I will always seek to remember, you did it for me!

Your Son

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Line Gauthier February 8, 2018 at 8:40 PM Beautiful tribute and love story, Bjorn.

Gershon Wolf January 30, 2018 at 10:27 PM So moving! Such a wonderful tribute to "Mom," wherever she may be. Best wishes, Gershon Wolf

Joanna Daniel November 27, 2017 at 8:59 AM Such a lovely heartfelt tribute to your mother, Bjørn, I see that you are a truly amazing photographer too:) Bjorn Wastvedt November 30, 2017 at 12:26 AM Thank you, Jo! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen November 26, 2017 at 3:01 PM - A beautiful picture you've painted, you're an artist - (the clothes ... tells me a bit about your background) - A heartbreaking lovely poem to your mother, Bjørn :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Bjorn Wastvedt November 27, 2017 at 12:18 AM Thank you, Anne-Lise. The clothes are from Telemark, Norway but wanted the picture to have an old feel to it... I currently live in Mississippi, USA after doing some out of state projects.

Susan Ashley November 24, 2017 at 8:49 PM Bjorn, a lovely tribute to your Mama. Wonderfully expressed! Bjorn Wastvedt November 25, 2017 at 10:16 AM Thank you, Susan - precious words from a great poetry friend!