Luminaria

A walk for love and hope

On this bag I craft the memories
Pictures of our time together
Phrases that capture those moments
Small tidbits that define who you were

On this track I walk hand in hand
With those who have lost and survived
United in love and hope
That others will never know this disease

On this moment I pause at my creation
The tiny candle flame flickering inside
Spirit of you with me on this journey
I miss you, Mom.

Reviews

[SyberRose]

Very sad and touching poem...thank you for sharing these special moments Rogue...Rose

[Rogue]

Thank you for reading, Rose and your kind comments here. :)

[smilempsn]

You packed feelings so nicely in this poem.....
I loved this piece.....
Even though your mother is nowhere near you, but she is watching you...
She wants you to be happy...Make progress....:)

[Rogue]

Thank you for you kind words and thoughts here. Doing this every year is the best way the three of us find to honor her memory. And yes, happiness is all my mother ever wanted for any of us. :)

[smilempsn]

^-^ :)

[Helen Warner]

Here you have made so few words mean so much. I especially like the name.

[Rogue]

Thank you. I appreciate that. :)

[B-poet]

A fine way to pay homage to the person that gave you a chance to experience this life to date. Very well written, heartfelt, and endearing. Great write, Rogue. :)

[Rogue]

Thank you. :)

[Emma Keynes]

This is such a beautiful piece. :) It makes me realize just how much I love my own mother and depend on her. I love this poem!

[Rogue]

Thank you, Emma.
I am glad you are able to take away something positive from it. May you and your Mother have many more long and happy years together. :)

[Rob Santana]

Wow, this piece is lovely. It's wonderful to see that you loved and still have love for your mum. That put a smile on my face.

[Rogue]

Thank you. I did very much and still do, as do my brother and sister. She was the core that the three of us revolved around and kept us all close to each other. :)

[Sami Khalil]

What a beautiful tribute to your dearest person who flames your heart and memory in a touching and memorable way. May you be united with her in the afterlife . A great tribute...Thank you for sharing...:)

[Rogue]

Thank you, Sami. My siblings (sister and brother) and I received our yearly bag today. This year, this was my contribution to it, to be written on the back. They will add their own touches to the front and sides as well.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow...You are welcome...:)