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You Are Always On My Mind

I wore his dog tags and his medal for the valor they implied.
My heart was aching, sorrow engulfed me, I felt torment inside.
Life lost meaning. I had hated that war since it first begun.
Now the worst thing of all, disbelieving that it had taken my son.

The misery that my loss had created, proved to be all too strong.
I was unable to sleep, I just cried all day and all night long.
Finally weeks later some sleep befell me and I began to dream.
In the distance was my boy, alive and well or so it would seem.

He was with other young soldiers all marching up a very steep hill.
All had packs upon their backs, but my son was standing quite still.
He was struggling hard to climb as his pack was the biggest of all
I asked him, "why is your pack so large and the other’s so small?".

"Most of the guy's loved ones, have happy memories of their life,
But all I have left you Mum, is tumultuous sorrow, grief and strife.
Our packs are full of the tears that our loved ones all have shed.
All the tears you have cried Mum, make my pack heavy as lead".

When I awoke, I cried no more, kept the good, left the sad times behind.
My dear son you are always on my mind. .........

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Valsa George September 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM Dear Wendy, this is so touching and heart rending. The realization that your tears would add to the burden of your son, turned you into a brave mother You took a decision to accept the loss of your son and not to shed tears over his absence. The dream you had will weigh heavy in my mind for long. When I think of the words of your son, I feel my son is talking to me. Never again I will cry before my children. This poem will continue to haunt me for long. Congratulations on your win, sweet friend. Speaks Volumes September 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM Sweetest Valsa, this is the most important comment that one of my poems has ever received. Its not having the words remembered in a poem, its the way they made you feel. You are a truly lovely person dear Valsa. Thank you.

Susan Ashley August 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM Dear SV, your rhyme is profound! The poignant tone, from the heaviness of grief to the soaring spirit of relief... your verse brought me to the depths of despair only to lift me up high to see you in the lofty realm of acceptance, with joy in your heart instead of sorrow. Quite a spiritual journey. Such a grand choice to make in the wake of such harrowing loss. Breathtaking in every way! I pray this is fiction though it feels so real. Congratulations for your success in Mark's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Susan Ashley September 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM Dear Wendy, I’m humbled by your thoughts.. thank you for your kindness. I just read your breathtaking poem once again. It truly moves me deeply. Your golden pen is rich, warm and poetically soulful. Have you ever been able to reach Christina? I hope so… Speaks Volumes September 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM For a very long time Susan, I have considered you and Christina as the best poets on Soup. Far beyond that too, I am sure. Your words of encouragement are more valued than you can imagine. Thank you so much.

Mark Toney August 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM SV, this is a heartrending account that leads to a profound life lesson learned from a dream! My heart goes out to you. A Fav poem for me. Congratulations on your top 10 win on Mile 9 of my 2025 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 10 has already started. Speaks Volumes September 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM Thank you Mark. Best wishes to you.