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**

[BreatheBrittany]

Lovely. Beautiful. I can feel your feelings, your thoughts, oozing from your writing into my heart. You're very touching.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Brittany. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is so beautifully written..waiting for her to take flight to another world...she writes the final page of her story, and you write the poem that illuminates the feeling of impending loss and moving on.

hopefully to something better.

jacob

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, Jacob, hopefully. We will not know for sure till it is our turn. Thank you for reading and your comments. I appreciate it. Lydi**

[Tom]

A fitting tribute to your Mom's memory, you bring great peace, serenity and understanding to nature's higher plan for us all, as did your mother through her wise consul and dignity!

A soulfully, emotional poem penned with respectful, discreet aplomb!

[Lydia Shutter]

What a touching comment his is, Tom. Thank you more than I can say! Lydi**

[Tom]

My review is only made possible through interpretation of your prophetic eulogy to your Mom, so the kudos lies with you fair lady !

[Lydia Shutter]

You are so kind...again, thank you.