Mother

 

Paradise lies at the feet of thy mother

You were wonderfully rare like no other

All love and humour and oh so wise

Your spirit embraces and never dies

 

The essence your allure

The complexity that was you

You were the sunlit morning dew

The fiery autumn in all its hue

 

I kneel at your feet I hold you

In esteem in the court of the few

I embrace the soul ahead of your time

I am so honoured mother of mine

 

 You were a flower in crimson light

A rare butterfly in flight

You are the moon and the sun

Mischievous and so much of fun

 

I see you in everything

So free and on the wing

 

 

Reviews

[Robert Trakofler]

This is wonderful in structure and rhyme rhythm and chime:) The painting you weaved in this love you give to her is so beautiful in vision and meaning. I so enjoyed this what a lovely voice you have, moon!

[MOON]

Thank you so much, most appreciated.

[barleygirl]

Since I just saw my sister's FB posting about our almost-97-yo mom . . . I clicked on your poem to discover a new mom message. You do a great job of celebrating mom . . . yours or anyone's! This feels like your mom must've been a playmate & a friend, the way you brightly word paint your memories here! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[MOON]

Thanks Margie , a friend and one of a kind. I miss her immensely

[Chris Shaw]

Beautiful tribute to your mother. Very poetic lines, rich in imagery, full of love. You must miss her a great deal. She sounds as though she was a free spirit.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful description of mother. A mother, teacher of love and kindness. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing words and poetry. I liked this one.
Coyote

[MOON]

Thanks Coyote, so appreciate your comments.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my friend.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Moon.... this describes Mothers perfectly... My Mother was an Artist and loved Poetry. She planted flowers in my heart. truly, Pat

[MOON]

I loved that Patricia , planted flowers in the heart, my mom did too , she had a great sense of humour, I miss her tremendously.

[Davidgeo]

I didn't think it would, but it did remind of a Danzig song called "mother".

It's an awesome song, don't feel slighted.

You write well. It flows logically while being pleasant to read. That's not really an easy task if you ask me.

[MOON]

Thank you most appreciated.

[Pax]

sooo lovely my friend, how your words ponder on the love that was given freely, a love like no other... wonderful!!!

[MOON]

Thanks Pax, nice seeing you around take care.

[Summer R]

Very beautiful,loved it. This would make a awesome mothers day card!

[MOON]

Thank You , most appreciated.

[FJ Davis]

A truly lovely ode; a more than fitting tribute.
Heartwarming, dear Moon!

[MOON]

Thanks kind Sir , hope you well.

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Very simple you honored all our great mothers. In most beautiful way. How they can get .

[MOON]

Thank you most appreciated.

[MOON]

Thank you , I tried reviewing but see you closed your profile. Take care.