A Mother's Passing

Simple words on the passing and mourning process of a mother. 4th anniversary, on 9th April, of mum toodling off to get some well deserved pain free peace.

Wash every face with mournful tears
let solemn silence fill all ears,
have time stand still to mark the day
a mother died, passed away.

Draw a veil across the sun
inform the birds no song be sung,
bow down all heads in silent prayer
for she is gone, no longer there.

Let choirs of angels sing their love
and carry high her soul above,
then cherubs tend and for her care
until the time to join her there.

Dry every face of mournful tears
may celebration fill all ears,
remove the world from mute and pause
each broken heart beat out applause.

Unveil the sun tell all birds sing
rejoice in what all mothers bring,
a love unbounded, true and deep
eternally in each heart to keep.

Author's Note

This was read at my own mother's funeral

Reviews

[ANTO]

"let solemn silence fill all ears, .." - class image here - absolute nothingness filling the voids - very apt for this write.

i like the way the whole write swings around this fulcrum
"Let choirs of angels sing their love,
and carry high her soul above,
then cherubs tend and for her care,
until the time to join her there. " - as a fulcrum its quite stunning and clever word arranging too.

The fourth stanza reminded me of the New Orleans style funerals with the jazz bands accompanying - a fine celebratory verse - of a life well lived.
The end stanza brings us back to serene poignancy and allows the reader to carry on but with a new memory in our hearts forever.
Its a very well penned memorial Gee. Really... sound as...
:))

[Gee]

Thanks Anto,nice to get your seal of approval,B...............

[Samuel Dickens]

Reading this caused a slight ache in my heart. You've really pushed some sensitive buttons. May we all appreciate our mothers, whether she stands next to us or is in that unreachable, way far land.

[Gee]

Thanks Sam, wrote this when my old mum was at deaths door, thankfully she pulled through and is now into her 83rd year.
This is one of my favourite writes.

[Samuel Dickens]

I'm so glad she pulled through. I lost mine in 1973 when she was only 48. One of my stories is about that sad event.

[Tamara Beryl Latham]

Such sorrow arises from the words in this rhythmic poem. The loss of a mother is truly devastating. Although your poem is dark it is well-written. Thanks for sharing and don't give up on your writing. :-)

[Gee]

Thank you...

[Tamara Beryl Latham]

You are truly welcome. :-)

[Ryan I]

This a sad poem, but I like the end. "a loved unbounded true and deep eternally in each heart to keep." Our mothers are always looking over us. Thank you for sharing!

[Gee]

Thank you for reviewing Ryan

[Jade]

A very well written write, sad but lovely. Has a nice poetic scheme.

[Gee]

Thank you Brandie

[Lacey]

This was lovely. I enjoy the way you write. Thank you for this.

[Gee]

Thanks Lacey, appreciate the review.
Cute pic :)

[Lacey]

Anytime. And thank you. Idk why the pic is sideways, but it works for now.

[kitty]

We sometimes never know what we have lost till it is gone. Tears of sorrow when the time comes to recall those years!

[Gee]

That is often the case. Thank you Kitty

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, lost mine four years ago...Mother's Days just aren't the same...a heavy tinge of sadness felt today...

miss her...

a very moving write this is.

[Gee]

Thank you Jacob.
I'm so sorry for both the loss of your mum and dad.
I'll be a wreck when mine goes as she has been the one constant in my life.

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I cant personally relate however I lost my grandma and i remember my mom's reaction how she felt like a orphan and lonely that night. But she knew the love they had was never ending even after death. A great poem with raw emotion.

[Gee]

Thank you, appreciate you both reading and commenting.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Gee... when our Mother leaves, we are orphans... with part of her embedded in our true self... entangled in her love forever. A beautiful poem that speaks with a love that lingers in our heart and soul. truly, Pat

[Gee]

Thank you Patricia

[Chris Shaw]

Poetic and nicely expressed. A touching write.

Best wishes

Chris

[Gee]

Thank you...