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1991: My Mother's Funeral

The organ played the psalm 
unto the grieving
somehow to balm the feelings 
of the living
as though no dark deceiver 
had come thieving.
Memories are the gift 
that keeps on giving;
questions have no hope 
of ever relieving.
Could I have been a better son
when living?
Supposed regrets come visit 
as a greeting
to stab us in the heart 
before retreating.

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Maureen McGreavy Date: 7/23/2017 12:56:00 PM A piercingly poignant write Dale.
Daniel Turner Date: 7/23/2017 7:01:00 AM No regrets Dale. Wouldn't do any good if you did. Can't second guess yourself. Obviously from the poem you loved your mother and I'm sure she loved you. Just cherish your memories. I am sorry for your loss:(
Lin Lane Date: 7/23/2017 5:34:00 AM When we lose someone as close as a parent, we always ask the question you did in the lovely remembrance of your Mom. I've lost both parents, but not my memories of them. Those stab wounds of conscience are just thorns to help us remember. No regrets, Dale. From this one I can see your love.
Carol Connell Date: 7/22/2017 8:17:00 PM It's so hard to lose a loved one. My husband and I both lost our fathers in 1994, but as you said you still have the gift of memories. I hope that can be a comfort to you.
Heidi Sands Date: 7/22/2017 6:43:00 PM I completely understand this poem of yours Dale, with such loss, we can easily look back questioning. I hope you can embrace the good memories. Take care.
JAN ALLISON Date: 7/22/2017 6:08:00 PM I am so sorry for your loss Dale it may be many years that has passed but you still have precious memories and I know what a caring compassionate man you are.. she would be so proud:-) hugs jan xx
Tim Smith Date: 7/22/2017 5:36:00 PM She will always be apart of you. Be happy, that's all a mother wants for a child.