Today My Mother

Today a hummingbird flew by my face
She proceeded to land with so much grace
She stared at me and cocked her head
In my eyes I could see, in my heart she had read

Today I saw the shape of an angel in the clouds
She winked at me and waved so proud
As her shape changed to a heart so far above
I knew you were there spreading your love

Today in my yard, a rose bloomed so huge
It's colors so bright and seeming a fugue
Each petal was perfect and delicate too
Today that rose reminded me of you

Today my heart feels heavy and sad
But I know you are telling me please be glad
Today was the day you left this earth
It's been one year since you left family and hearth

Today I lost a mother and best friend
My world as I knew it crashed to an end
Today you have shown me to look all around
In all you will see me as I am no longer bound

Today you have shown me to dry my tears
I am no longer in pain, I no longer fear
Look to your heart, you will find me there
In all things you do, do them with care

My daughters, my sons, my husband and grandchildren too
Today believe me when I say I am always with you
I will be with you always, I am never away
By your side I remain each and every day

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 5/7/2016 2:17:00 AM
ELSIE, this is an awesome poem, thank you for sharing. *SKAT*
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Date: 4/29/2016 10:50:00 PM
awesome to read this one again, Elsie. linda
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Date: 6/21/2015 1:27:00 PM
- Welcome to P Soup, Elsie ! - A poem that warms your heart or relieve your pain ... share your own poems here with us - Write poems and send it out into the world, I look forward to your next poem :) - // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 6/21/2015 1:35:00 AM
Hi Elsie, this is a sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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Date: 6/21/2015 12:47:00 AM
Elsie, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Date: 6/20/2015 11:57:00 PM
Lovely, heartfelt, comforting verse, Elsie. Reminds me of the sentiments expressed in the poem 'do not stand at my grave and weep'- our loved one's still echo and resonate in all that we see around us. Take solace in these things. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I am sure you will find much here to enjoy with us. Viv x
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Date: 6/20/2015 7:50:00 PM
Heartfelt. My fav line "Today you have shown me to look all around In all you will see me as I am no longer bound"
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