FLICKERS OF TIME

In loving memory of My momma

FLICKERS OF TIME
dear dear one
It's now clocking seven years
Since you left me in this maddening crowd
Lonely as a grape tree in the yard
Fearing that some strong wind may one day knock me down
I still lay in melee
Hoping that some day
The wind will blow you back to me


When you left me
The world seemed a void
I was enclosed with fear
I became numb
Never did it cross my mind
That I had a second chance at living
But as long as I was breathing
I realized I had no excuse to life
I still lay in melee
Hoping that someday
The wind will blow you back to me


Nevertheless, I compose myself
Basing on how you nurtured me
You always told me
That I am a woman of inner strength
And a great deal of courage
And if only I I live, I will make you proud
You always said that I am a variant woman
And you see remarkable greatness in me
Whenever your words echo in my brain
I wake up in the darkness to bring the light
Hoping that some day
The wind will blow you back to me


Seven years have now flown
And I realize that even the strong wind
Will never blow you back to me
I am not sorry
I will never have you back
But I am glad that you are with God
Now if only I could hear you sing to God
I would be the happiest of all creatures
Seven years of your absence
But you still lie in my heart

Mbabazi Stellah

Reviews

[Writergurl]

This is a wonderful write here, enjoyed

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This is a lovely poem .

[Mbabazi stellah]

Thank you for the comments

[Sk. Kamarul Islam]

A loving memoir.

[Chris Shaw]

Beautiful sentiment. Your mother lives on in you. You have inherited her inner strength. It is so very hard to lose a loving mother. My mum died two months ago. Really liked this composition and your voice.

Chris

[Mbabazi stellah]

Sorry about your mother's death, and thank you for reviewing Chris your positive comment gives me strength