An Eloquent Sentiment

For my mother when I gave her a cherished piece of jewelry from my late soul mate.

I pass this memory to you
Beautiful and elegant
As she was
And you are.

I share this memory with you
Thoughtful of a lifetime spent
Knowing her
Knowing you.

I give this memory to you
Hopeful you feel what it meant
To love her
And love you!

2021

Author's Note

Made sense to give it to my mom. Whatever was I going to do with such a beautiful thing. And hope that she passes it to another beautiful woman and so on to live for eternity.

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

a memory passed on to a beautiful, elegant woman who will then pass it on once more.... a nostalgic mood to be remembered.
Nice write
Best, Betty

[William Michael Reeves]

Thanks Betty. Some years passed before I gave it to her so it was nostalgic. Nice catch of my meaning!

[Patricia]

Lovely writing here, such a beautiful sentiment to be shared!

[John the Baptist]

It was definitely the right thing to do. The love that binds to a mother and that to a mate are different, but they are both special. I am sure your mother appreciated the gesture.

[William Michael Reeves]

She did. Thanks for that John. Can't wait to hear what you think of the haiku I wrote for you. It was one of my favorites

[Gee]

What a lovely thing to do. I'm sorry for the loss of your soul mate

[William Michael Reeves]

Thanks. Hurts. But then that's where a lot of poetry resides. And expressing it helps.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and so sad that your mate passed so young...
but a perfect person to whom you passed it on.

really gentle sentiment expressed here...deep but so sweet.

[William Michael Reeves]

She had a long full life. 76. She was quite a bit older than me. Thanks for recognizing this. Too bad the pic got cropped. It is beautiful and mom was the perfect person.