"You'll never walk alone"

Mum 04/12/1936 - 09/04/2019...it seems unbelievable that on 21/04/24 it will be the 5th anniversary of mum's cremation

The anthem of the Kop, once stirring, uplifting,
now brings sadness, tears
and visions of her small coffin
atop which red and white flowers silently proclaim her name.
Amongst these sits a small brown teddy bear
that once resided on the pillows of her bed.
Bedecked in the colours of her beloved Liverpool FC,
it looks forlornly out at a myriad of tear stained faces,
as if it too is struggling to come to terms with her passing...

Author's Note

"You'll never walk alone" was the song to which mum disappeared behind those curtains.
For any of you who have never heard this song sung by Liverpool fans please Google "The Kop Choir LFC."

Reviews

[R.E. Ray]

A touching poem that conveys love and grief. I admire the beautiful simplicity here. Thank you for sharing in the Cafe. Best wishes to you and your family.

[Gee]

Thank you kindly :)

[Chris Shaw]

I am really sorry Gee to hear of your dear Mum's passing. Condolences to you and yours at this difficult time. Of course the anthem of the Cop is well known in this household with the Liverpool contingent. Didn't they do well in the week? Take care.

Chris

[Gee]

Thank you Christine.
Mum would have been over the moon with the result against Barcelona as was I.
Hope you and yours are well.
Take care.

[Chris Shaw]

We are all OK. You look after yourself while you grieve Gee.

[Gee]

Rollercoaster at the moment.
Thank you kindly :))

[.]

Ahhhhh.....that mighty and emotional tune!

As i said before Gee, I couldnt have picked a better song myself for such a solemn occasion. I guess it just means that anytime that song is heard from now on, it will take on an extra special meaning for you personally. Given the recent Miracle at Anfield, I am sure your Mum is doing her best to guide the Reds to glory. Let's hope they can do her proud.

Another fine write, my friend. Best wishes to you and yours.

[Gee]

Thank you Doodley. Fingers crossed for tomorrow then bring on Spurs.
YNWA :))

[barleygirl]

This is such a beautiful expression of how you're feeling. I really envy you the ability to dig down & find those feelings & express them at a time like this. It's very difficult & I admire you for sharing so much personal feeling & understanding with us (((HUGS))) I sang this song as a solo at my eighth-grade graduation, which was only 8 kids or so, graduating from a 4-room schoolhouse & our ceremony was at the old wood-slat grange hall down the road where only about 8 people could fit on the tiny stage. This song brings back a ton of memories for me! Fondly, Margie

[Gee]

Hi Margie, the death of my father in law was how I got into poetry, as I found it easier to write down my feelings rather than express them verbally. Now I'm easy either way :)
Love that you can relate to the song.
Hope you are well and Thank you so much for always taking the time to leave worthwhile and often heart warming comments.

[AYVID N]

Beautiful and heartbreaking words. We can never come to terms with their passing yet all we can do is celebrate them in our hearts. Sending you a hug.

[Gee]

Thank you so much Divya :))

[AYVID N]

You’re most welcome Gee :)

[redzone]

such a loving and wonderful poem for your Mom, Gee... you sent her off righteously, but the loss never truly goes away as things will always remind you of her as she resides in your heart.....

lost both parents within 8 months of each other, mom first and then dad... with mom I learned music and art and theater... with dad it was poetry.... they were together for over 75 years...

[Gee]

That is both heart warming and so, so sad.
Thank you kindly for your kind words, they are very much appreciated

[Wild Willow Blue]

Beautiful words describe such a sad time.

[Gee]

Thank you:))

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Lost my mom five years ago, and Dad two years...

this is a beautiful poem...breaks the heart when we lose those who brought us into the world.
j.

[Gee]

Thank you Jacob. It's a strange time at present with a lot of shifting emotions and tears that come from nowhere at the oddest of times.
Hope you are well :))

[Coyote Poetry]

My father was born in 1936. I lost him in 1997. A wonderful poem and thank you for sharing your words and your thoughts. Some people , we will miss till we can meet them again.
Coyote

[Gee]

Thank you Coyote, very much appreciated your kind words.
Hope all is well with you.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my dear friend.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Such a poignant write Gee. You take that well loved Liverpool song and inject such pathos as it is played at your mother's cremation. A sad occassion but one which in the words of that iconic Mersyside chant means she will not walk alone. Your poem is a tight, freeverse steeped in powerful symbolism and meaning. RIP

[Gee]

Hi John, cheers. Watched the celebration of players in front of the Kop after the Barcelona game with tears streaming down my cheeks :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A difficult time Gee. My thoughts are with you. I have a picture of my mpother infront of me above my computer.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

PS the sounds of the Cop singing "You'll never walk alone" brings a tear to my eye too!

[Gee]

You're a good man John :)