very emotional this time of year...the photo accompanying this poem is of tulips because my family is from the netherlands. they were mom's favorite flower.
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i love the worth choice and power shown throughout this piece. it is so sad, that is inevitable, and i loved how you never slowed on the emotion and power and you just kept going no matter how painful this must have been for you to write. writing emotional pieces is very easy to do in such a tough time. i admire your work and how you write very much.
Posted 10 Years Ago
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10 Years Ago
Thank you so much for reviewing an older poem of mine. I appreciate it. Lydi**
You made me cry, Lydi**. Believe it or not, poetry rarely does this. I could go on and tell why you were able to do this but all I will say is thank you for sharing this with us.
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10 Years Ago
And thank you, Pryde. During the five years I took care of my mom, poetry was all that kept me goin.. read moreAnd thank you, Pryde. During the five years I took care of my mom, poetry was all that kept me going. It was my escape and my daily journal. Without it, I would have withered away. I am sorry I made you cry, but pleased my words found their way into your heart. Your review means a lot to me. Lydi**
I read your poem; and afterwards, I had to actually sit in silence before writing the review. There really are no words for a poem like this. It was wept from the heart of a daughter, and there can never be anything more beautiful than that. It sounds like she gave you a beautiful life, a beautiful relationship with her, and memories (good and bad) to bond the two of you together forever. I can only smile in joy for you, that you were so divinely blessed. While I am sorry that she is no longer physically present, I know that she is ever with you, in your DNA, in your heart, and all around you. May God bless you with the warmest of memories to comfort you during those times of the year when you miss her the most.
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10 Years Ago
Thank you so very much, Linda. Your words are kind and compassionate and I so appreciate them. I w.. read moreThank you so very much, Linda. Your words are kind and compassionate and I so appreciate them. I was so fortunate to have the parents I did. They were wonderful people. Lydi**
Always hard to lose a love one but I think it's harder losing a parent.....I have only known my mother and right now I am her full time care giver....I could not imagine losing her but I know eventually her time will come as all of ours will be someday....I truly love this piece, I felt your hardship from here...thank you for sharing
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10 Years Ago
I wish you the strength to be your mom's caregiver. It is not easy, but you will never regret what .. read moreI wish you the strength to be your mom's caregiver. It is not easy, but you will never regret what you are doing. Thank you so much for your review. Lydi**
Oh Lydi, (((HUG))) and then I look you in the eyes, and say to you: ( " well written, in all courage, and honesty" ), this is so touching, I feel your hurt, loss, and pain, through your words, these days bring so many memories, with them, I feel that you relive it all again, and like little fragments, of good and bad times... sigh. Your heart is a good one, they are living further in you now, and look how beautiful person you are... you can be proud of that... I wish you all strength, and even if it's difficult now and then, true happiness, because you deserve that. This was a beautiful write, and the tulips, touched me ofcourse, but that I don't have to explain you my friend.... Knuffels Eli xx
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10 Years Ago
Nee, je hoeft niet uit te leggen .... de tulpen iets betekenen voor u ook! Thank you so much for th.. read moreNee, je hoeft niet uit te leggen .... de tulpen iets betekenen voor u ook! Thank you so much for the compassionate and caring review you left for me, Elisa. I appreciate it. Knuffels, Lydi**
10 Years Ago
Met alle plezier lieverd!! I hope it can make you feel a bit better, during these days xx
10 Years Ago
Just reading Dutch words and being able to write them back to you makes me smile. Truly.
10 Years Ago
That makes me smile too, (dat jij aan het lachen bent)... je bent niet alleen... ;) xx
10 Years Ago
We waren bedoeld om hier te ontmoeten, Eli .... Ik geloof dat. Nee, je bent niet alleen. :) Lydi**
Ja, wist je dat ik daar laatst ook aan heb gedacht? je leest mijn gedachten, echt waar, en dan ook t.. read moreJa, wist je dat ik daar laatst ook aan heb gedacht? je leest mijn gedachten, echt waar, en dan ook te spreken over de Holland-America line, en de dingen die (ik heb gehoord van mijn oma) en jij hebt gezien, het is echt bijzonder, serieus.... ben dankbaar dat ik je ken lieverd.
10 Years Ago
I feel the same way, sweet Eli! And you know what? My granddaughters call me Oma! :) Going to si.. read moreI feel the same way, sweet Eli! And you know what? My granddaughters call me Oma! :) Going to sign off now. Vele te rusten! :) Lydi**
10 Years Ago
En dat is het mooiste eraan, je bent ook de liefste Oma :D so great... so cool!!! ja, ik spreek je s.. read moreEn dat is het mooiste eraan, je bent ook de liefste Oma :D so great... so cool!!! ja, ik spreek je snel, ik doe nog een paar herzieningen, maar ga ook slapen, erg moe, lange dag gehad... dikke kus, en tot morgen! x
This is a wonderful poem, Lydi. It says so much about your relationship with your mother and the heartache her illness and passing brought to you. Hopefully, the chanukah candles will bring you some peace - I'm sure both of your parents are looking down on you tonight, as they always do, with great love and gratitude. You write such loving testimonies to their memories - they certainly couldn't have been given a better daughter. Shalom, Lydi.
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10 Years Ago
(((Joyce))))) thank you so very much for this compassionate, caring, and lovely review. I know I wa.. read more(((Joyce))))) thank you so very much for this compassionate, caring, and lovely review. I know I was a lucky girl to have the parents I did. Lydi**
I must first applaud your courage... I find it hard to write of my late father. I can relate to the place these emotions are drawn from. The talent in the piece is only out shined by your sincere emotion. This truly has effected me, thank you for sharing this with us.
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10 Years Ago
I thank you for your sincere compassion. It means a lot. So does the review! Lydi**
"... the ones who told me i was a good daughter ... but i had to let go ... what did they know? .." Wow. That really hit me the hardest in a write that is heart-rending and emotional. ~Jim
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10 Years Ago
Jim, I am so happy to see a review from you on my page. Thank you, my friend. Hope all is well wit.. read moreJim, I am so happy to see a review from you on my page. Thank you, my friend. Hope all is well with you. Lydi**
The strength of you and of your mother shines through in your heartfelt words during this time of memory as you light the last candle of Chanukah!! The essence of her life is so powerful in your heart and spirit, and the fact that you and she walked this journey together shall never fade from the special time of the holiday!!
My thoughts are with you and my admiration for being so loving and brave to face it all as there are far too many who judge when it is time to say goodbye for us. They must walk the mile in our shoes to make that judgment!! Only we - the loved ones who shall be left behind and the person who is ill - may make that decision!
Hugs to you with only thoughts of good will and feelings of comfort for you during this difficult time!! Your note makes it even more personal and the tulips so very lovely!!
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10 Years Ago
Sheila, thank you very much for the warm and compassionate review you have left here. I appreciate .. read moreSheila, thank you very much for the warm and compassionate review you have left here. I appreciate it more than I can say. I cared for my mom for 5 years and it was a difficult time, but I would not trade it for the world. The time was very special...for both of us. Lydi**
I like the author's note. It really added a special touch to it. It is one thing to see something happen and quite another for it to happen to you or a loved one.