A Mothers loss

We see so many roadside memorials no matter where we live in the world, we all have this in common unfortunately :(

A Mothers Loss

 

I’m sorry for your loss Mrs

He said with a genuine stare

She nodded at him blankly

Like he wasn’t even there

 

Last week I saw the flowers

Upon the roadside

A single rose had fallen

Like a teardrop in time

I sighed deeply

At the thought of your last ride

 

Too young by far

To leave us yet

Jobs half done

Yet he had no regrets

For in his life he done far more

than some who are old grey

 

He wishes she could feel the love

Given time she will learn

To live again

And feel the love sent

From her Son who watches over her

He will see her mend in time

Yet never quite the same again

She will never give up the shrine

Author's Note

I have left out punctuation, if anyone can help.....?

Reviews

[Mary]

so much emotion in these simple words. I love how there are many voices in this poem. The messenger, trying his best to bring such sad news with dignity, the witness to the funeral procession, the mother (I think), and the son she lost. The simplicity of the poem is perfect- it allows the grief to be experienced. Beautiful.

[Ink Angel]

Thank you Mary for your kind comments. After not writing for ages I wasnt at all sure about this one !

[Sarah Nicole Nadler]

This really says it. Well-written, good and simply-put.

[Gee]

Any parents worst nightmare. See many of these around Milton Keynes, flowers, toys, football shirts, a sad, sad sight. Unique, have never read a poem on this topic, and very well written

[A. Amos]

From her Son who watches over her
He will see her mend in time
Yet never quite the same again
She will never give up the shrine

Deep and profound piece of art, above lines were amazing. Great work my friend...

[Ink Angel]

We see so many of these curbside shrines. I like to look at different peoples feelings and how they may have been effected by death ........ thanks again.

[A. Amos]

you're most welcome my dear

[MandaBear]

Wow, a sad poem but it was a great poem. I think this is how a mother would feel if she had lost her son or daughter. Great job really felt the emotion!

[Ink Angel]

THank you Amanda, for your lovely review

[Hatchling]

this is amazing

[Ink Angel]

Thanks for your lovely review

[Kriss_Rose]

this is absolutely beautiful. So sad that anyone has endured the loss of a child.leave it as it is because it is perfect

[Ink Angel]

Thank you for your kind words and review

[therisa]

Ink angel, your punctuation is perfect for this poem. Sigh, I hope, you're not writing from personal experience, about the lost of your son. For the second stanza really hit me, the hardest, with the single fallen rose. Having past so many roadside memorials, here in Canada, with the small teddy bears or bouquets of flowers, piled together. Please pardon me, as I wipe a tear or two away, from my eyes. Thank you, for sharing this poem, with us.

[Ink Angel]

Thank you so much for your kind review. No, its not from a personal experience, for which I am very thankful. I feel it was channeled to me, as I sometimes do with certain poems.......

[Ink Angel]

We see so many roadside shrines, I guess its something we all have in common no matter where we live. Sorry if I made you cry :(

[therisa]

Our muses work in mysterious ways.

[Ink Angel]

Thats a fact, have a good day Night.......