Spring with Mother

~ memories ~

 

photograph by John Honeyman

 

 

~~~

I remember when the March breeze

still held a winter chill

but the sky was a cloudless blue

and the sun warmed the graceful white petals

of the calla lilies

in mother’s garden

 

The garden swing creaked

as she leaned over to button my pink sweater

 “You don’t want to catch a cold little one”

I held her hand in mine

 

She smiled…

 

we loved the calla lilies

~~~

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Julie... Your poem frames a Mother's love...
Our Mothers taught us tenderness and the beauty
of flowers. A garden has the essentials of life...
birdsong is Mother nature's symphony...
trees provide shelter... pine needles a bed.
I love your poetry... soft and sweet. truly... Pat

[MsJewel]

My mother was a beautiful person. I miss her alot. I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem Pat. Flowers and sunshine always remind me of you and your gorgeous poetry :) Julie

[Vidya Bacchus]

These little memories mean so much to us .Well said Julie :)

[MsJewel]

Yes they do. Thankyou :) Julie

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are welcome :)

[Raymond Federle]

A wonderful 'ode to mom'...well done! :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you Raymond :) Julie

[cycy]

this is so beautiful Julie, what i love most about your poems is that they are so sweet and lighthearted and gentle and full of tenderness and grace. they just leave you feeling the warmth through the words, very lovely poem, well written too. reminds me of the poems in a book i got from my mother when i was a young girl "A child's garden of verses" i still read those from time to time though now grown up and i see a lot of resemblance between those and your work, love it :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you for the wonderful comment and compliment. I'm thrilled you enjoy my scribbles. :) Julie

[A. Amos]

The love of mother is pure as milk.. Good work

[MsJewel]

Thank you :) Julie

[adreamer]

Your memories of your Mother they are so beautiful she will always be a beautiful part of your life, and her love for you will always live within you forever. :) Larry

[MsJewel]

Thank you Larry :) Julie

[Baby Ricochet]

No one will ever love you like mom

[MsJewel]

So true :) Julie

[wordman]

a special tribute to mom her garden and a touch of spring
great poem great seniment

[MsJewel]

Thank you Ron :) Julie

[Scott Metro]

Always a warm and touching read.
A few words can say so much..a lovely picture you have penned.

My admiration.
Scott

[MsJewel]

Thank you Scott. :) Julie

[Scott Metro]

Your welcome Princess....