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...............

[alifeacoustic]

This is just perfect Gee. Flows perfectly, not a word out of place and completely overflowing in the sentiment a Mothers passing brings, with the full comprehension of all that such a loss brings. I've yet to read anything better and will be hard pushed to do so. The biggest compliment I can think of is to say it would bring a tear to a glass eye.
Bravo my friend.

[Gee]

My oh my,wasn't expecting that.I'm flattered....don't know what else to say apart from cheers......

[alifeacoustic]

You're very welcome.

[Einstein Noodle]

oh man! i see so much in this! the deeper the love the deeper the loss and sorrow .. starts as a dirge and ends in jubilee (like the Irish and those in New Orleans) not sure you mean this line to have the "and" in it: "then cherubs tend and for her care, " i stumble over that line a bit ..maybe something like "then cherubs tend for all her cares"
your poem inspires in me a great gratitude for having a very positive experience with my mom and dad ..something way too many do not have :(
the tribute you pay to her tells me about how wonderful your mom must have been ... there are many tributes given for mothers while living but yours, in her death, shouts just as loud .. perhaps this is not actually about your own mother but it reads as if you know the loss :)
E.

[Gee]

Cheers.My mum is still alive and kicking,I actually penned this not long after watching 4 weddings and a funeral with the eulogy from that in my mind.Strange eh!.Thanks for such an interesting review.

[Einstein Noodle]

strange indeed ..so happy your mum is with you still ... me thinks your life with her is better for your poem and thoughts ... we all travel that weary road ...not withstanding the inevitable ... the more the merrier says i ;) especially if we walk with our kin.

[Gee]

You are not wrong there my friend,the only constant in my life for 50+ years....and a few more God willing(if in fact there is a big cheese!!!)Again thanks

[Einstein Noodle]

oh I am certain there is my friend! :)

[Glenda]

The last few days I've been thinking of my own mother who passed a year ago. This poem is very encouraging, touching on the pain but bringing us back to the celebration of love and life we were able to share. Very nicely written. Oh, and your dog photo looks like my dog who I've also been thinking of. I lost him several years ago. Miss him.

[Gee]

Thank you,I'm touched you can relate to my words.

[Robert]

This is a very tender piece you have written Gee.

[Gee]

Thank you Robert

[mattavelli]

It's lovely, Gee. Great rhyme and meaning.

[Gee]

Cheers Matt

[JulianaSun]

poems written about mothers are kind of my soft spot, and this one was even more so because it talked about a mother´s passing. I dread to think of that day, and even though I believe in a next life,I still don´t want my mother to live me alone here.
I liked the way the grieving overtakes the whole world, with the birds not singing and the veiled sun, because it gives the impression that one is not alone with his pain. And the presents of the heavenly creatures is a wonderful touch.
Beautiful poem. Truly beautiful :)

J
J

[Gee]

Thank you,a lovely review,much appreciated

[jeannemarie coulter]

lovely write sharing a deep loss and then healing with the knowledge she is in a good place waiting to see you again

[Gee]

Thanks you..

[GreenShoes]

I love this! One of the most enjoyable poems I've read in a while! :)))

[Gee]

Thanks Karen,I was having a sensible day 'n

[terry smith]

I liked this very much!! would sound beautiful spoken at a funeral.

[Gee]

Cheers Terry,very kind of you to say that

[E G TEN]

A nice peaceful write you have here Gee, words are
well indented and from the core of your being.
Thanks for sharing.

[Gee]

Thanks,with regards to RR's please feel free to send poetry but all else I'm shite at and to be fair I'm not much better at reviewing poetry.Take care