Words Spill

 

 

photo by Katherine Sevonk sevonphotography

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About to open the door
into another world
she writes the final page of her story
frail hands shaking with destiny
there was a time life surged
when she summoned it
a time when tulips bloomed
and organs played lilting melodies
now like a bird poised
to take flight
at precisely the moment
her inner calendar dictates
she will fly
unafraid
I take odd comfort in knowing
this is what she wants
like my tears
words spill into my poem

Author's Note

Written sitting next to my mom's bed while she was in hospice three years ago. The anniversary of her death is near. Memories are churning.

Reviews

[Traci]

This piece resonates deep within my heart and soul. Tears fall as I feel the emotion in each word. I lost my mom three years ago as well, and miss her every day.

she will fly
unafraid
I take odd comfort in knowing
this is what she wants
like my tears
words spill into my poem

Beautiful words. May you find peace and comfort in your memories. Much love always, my friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

Such a heartfelt comment. Thank you very much. I am sorry you lost your mom three years ago as well. It is not easy. Lydi**

[Neville]

These words are clearly so very much heartfelt, a sad masterpiece indeed Lydi** There must be a reason why I have only just stumbled upon them, surely............... Neville x

[Lydia Shutter]

I wrote over 100 poems when I was the caregiver for my mom. Seeing her slip away is the most difficult thing I have ever done...and probably will ever do. Thank you for your compassionate review. Lydi**

[Neville]

I don't doubt that for one second my friend, I Know from my own personal losses, how much it hurts..and if I could give you a hug, I most surely would.... N

[Lydia Shutter]

And that is exactly what your words just did, Neville. Thank you. Lydi*

[Neville]

my sincere pleasure...

[HLDXyQ3uGx]

This is such a lovely poem. It tug on my hearstrings. It's really beautiful.

[Lydia Shutter]

Your warm comments are so appreciated. Lydi**

[Anand Sehgal]

now like a bird poised
to take flight
at precisely the moment
her inner calendar dictates
she will fly
unafraid

that's the spirit. Live like a king, and then leave everything you had in a flash to seek the eternal salvation of the soul. :) brilliant write :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much for your kind words. Lydi**

[Me]

Oh so very moving...stirred up my emotions, beautiful touching read Lydi :) x

[Lydia Shutter]

thank you once again, Raven. Lydi**

[Lydia Shutter]

This is such a sad beauty my friend, the Tulips, with it gave me the feeling, well you know what kind of feeling... she lives so beautifully through you Lydi, no doubt about that, and that's a very strong thought to hold on to. You live further, breathe further, with her inside of you. Don't be sad, celebrate her this way, my friend. For all you do shall live through your children, and grand children too... Such a lovely pure sentiment, the circle of life... thank you for sharing this. It really touched me.

- Elisa

[Lydia Shutter]

Tulips, wooden shoes, and windmills...not to mention delft blue. My world as a child...and yours as well. Thank you for this compassionate comment, Elisa. It is three years this weekend.....I think the pain never leaves. Yes, she lives on through me, through my son, through her great granddaughters, but we all miss her. Knuffels, Lydi**

You are in my thoughts my friend, this must be so hard.... She must have been a wonderful person. Knuffels xx

[Lydia Shutter]

She was indeed.....no one will ever fill her shoes. Thank you, Elisa. Lydi**

[Mr Alednac]

I know what it feels like to lose a parent and this poem helped me realize and deal with my dad's passing. Very great poem here.

[Lydia Shutter]

I am sorry for your loss. The fact my words helped you deal with your dad's death is touching. Be well. Thank you for letting me know. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... As I write your poem in my
Journal... I am reminded of how precious
life can be... and we all must someday be
poised to take flight. Remembering your
Mother with this lovely poem has touched me
deeply. truly... Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Pat. This is such a warm comment. Be well, my friend. Lydi**

[Frieda P]

I had goosebumps reading this very affecting poem...lovely sentiment here Lydie.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Frieda. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

Lydi, I hope those memories bring you peace. This is a beautifully touching peice that this reader could tell was written from your heart. Lovely my friend. Hugs, Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

I have no regrets when it comes to the relationship I had with my mom. I just miss her a lot...and I guess I always will. Thank you, Julie. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

I feel the same way about my mother Lydi. You poem lis lovely. :) Julie