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Yvonne

Yvonne Time was when my mother was my best of all friends but I lost her I never got to know her well enough We seemed to miss the point of making things better for each other I loved her Time was when my mother was when she kept my conscience kept her love through the trail of denial when relations abandoned each other in the bogs of damaged emotions Time was when my mother was when she spoke to me “Don’t cry when I am gone, smile for me. My son, I am for ever, for all eternity. See me in the blossoms on the apple tree, in the rain, in the stars, in the sea. I am, even when you have forgotten me, here for all eternity.” Since she has gone I have carried these words still she keeps me conscious and I have traveled so far and moved so long discovered so much to be who I have become and at last I am able to understand Hello Mum

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Date: 12/8/2008 4:24:00 PM
O' Colin, how I feel this beautiful poem. I lost my Mum when I was 7, in a very tragic way. I have blocked out years of my memory due to the tragic nature of my childhood experiences, and that includes all the good memories I had of her as well. :( I would give anything just to hear her sing to me again. :) This was so awesome, they see us, and live within our DNA and hearts...loved this, Kristin
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Date: 12/8/2008 1:17:00 PM
dont ever let the enemy still your joy or even make you feel any guilt. You are forgiven and you are loved by her. That is the truth Colin. The truth will set you free. Believe it. I sense the love you have for your mother, and that is the truth. God bless you Colin and like so many poem's you have written this one I have to say is my favorite so far. Rene'
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Date: 12/8/2008 1:13:00 PM
Colin my son Michael showed me this touching poem of your Dear mother Yvonne. When my wife was dying she told my youngest son Gustavo to plant a tree in memory of her. When I read how your mother wanted you alway's to remember her, with the apple blossoms, and all that is beautiful and it reminded me of that special tree that was planted in my wife's memory. Colin you are a loving son. Your love resonates from your heart to her heart. Have peace within yourself and don't ever think anything else
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Date: 12/8/2008 12:39:00 PM
What a beautiful, yet sad poem, Colin. I too, lost my mother when she was much too young to lose her battle with cancer, and I have never ever stopped missing her...all those years she missed knowing her legacy, her grandchildren..oh how I missed her! But somehow, I think she has watched us and has always been there beside us. Keep your memory alive in your heart. ~ Carrie
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Date: 12/8/2008 10:02:00 AM
and we never get old enough not to be their babies thats how I know she forgave you and she alway's through everything loved you Colin my friend have the peace to know that. I will also think of her when I see the apple blossoms Yvonne will live on in my heart and in your's. God bless your mum Yvonne, God bless you Colin and the one's you love, and Colin my friend YOU ARE A SPECIAL SON. Warm embrace to lyou my friend from me. Michael
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Date: 12/8/2008 9:58:00 AM
extordinary amount of love for those that are special to him and his loving mum. She is a special women Colin and because she is your mom she has been introduced into my heart. I will pray for you Colin that if by any chance you feel remorse for the times you were seperated in hindsight (which we all do when we loose someone dear to us) I will pray for lyour healing. I know in my heart Colin she loved you and she forgave you, and alway's remember that my friend. Mothers love their babies
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Date: 12/8/2008 9:53:00 AM
you Colin were her son. She gave birth to you and that was the happiest day of her life. The joy you must have brought her Colin. I know she would be so proud of you to know the love you have for her and how you alway's remember her in the ocean, as an apple blossom, Colin she would also be proud to enjoy your poetry and your wit that you get from her. I'm happy you shared this personal piece with us Colin it tells me more about the man I admire. A man with a tender heart who is full of an
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Date: 12/8/2008 9:46:00 AM
Colin such a touching and moving poem. You brought tears to my eyes. I felt the deepest and sincerest love you have for your mum. I was touched by this and I know she was your best friend and like a son and mother relation things happen that seperate the relationship I know because it happened with me sometimes we dont always do what our parents want and we think we know everything and then we realize they were right because they loved and they cared for us. I know she loves you and you love her
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Date: 12/8/2008 9:42:00 AM
Colin my mother is 85 and in failing health and I always try to brace myself for the time when she will not be here. I have come to realize you can never ready yourself for such pain. I hope like you I will be able to see her in everything good. God be with you. Laurie
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