All of This is Temporary

today I wear
my mother's coat
a shade of sage
zipped to my throat

today I wear
my mother's coat
to bring her closer
draw her home

a breath of her
familiar scent
assuages soothes
her kindness lent

where waves of grief
relentless fall
I hear the softness
of her voice

I hear her words
her wisdom sent
all of this you've had before
all of this is temporary

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

the sadness in your poem touches me deeply, Chris .. me Ma passed almost 20 yrs. ago now and my memories of her and the presence of her "things" bring with them joy .. i can feel the healing as your protagonist wraps that coat and zips it up tight .. i can see you breathing in those scents, Chris .. well done .. for you it has not been that long ago and i wish you well and send hugs your way if you like :)
E.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for the hugs Mr E. Yes, acceptance and healing. It helps to wear my mum's coat. That brings comfort. Sad yes, but I wouldn't wish her back. She was ready to go. Pleased you stopped by. Have a loveyl Wednesday.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

same to you Chris! :)

[Cherrie]

So too will someone someday wrap memories of us in something we left them.
I love your words and the images of mother. That -now- inward voice that guides and comforts.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Cherrie, I thank you for your lovely review. Sorry for my tardy response. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[Weeping willow]

Beautifully expressed as I feel and see all that you speak. When my mother passed I had a blue pant suit of her's that I would wear. It was in the eighties. I sewed all kinds of little decorations on the top. I wore it for a few years till it began to fall apart ;-}. Love your words.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Weeping willow. My mum had lovely clothes and I find myself wearing some of them frequently. It brings me great comfort, so I understand perfectly why you too did the same. I appreciate your lovely review.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

A lovely penned poem albeit sad
with deeply expressed memories
of your mom; time eases the pain
but we never get over the loss of a
mother their scent and presence is
always felt; their spirit lingers with us

Nicely done

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fran for your lovely review. Most appreciated.


Chris

[Stuart Munro]

Sad poem , your mother’s soul is still within the coat , never to leave

[Chris Shaw]

Yes, sad poem. Early days yet. Grief softens I know that. Many thanks Stuart. I like what you said. I am wearing one of her tops today. She had good taste in clothes.abd it helps with the loss :)

[Stuart Munro]

Once existing you carry on living in peoples minds

[Chris Shaw]

Very true :)

[Richard M]

This is a beautiful write Chris, although very sad. My condolences, prayers and thoughts are with you my friend (((HUGS)))
Richard

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Richard for your lovely response. I hope you are keeping well my friend. All good wishes from across the pond.

Chris

[JE Falcon]

I love this poem, but I was saddened by the end; I didn't want to be sad.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Falcon. Yes it is a sad poem, but that is where the muse is taking me at the moment. I'm pleased you liked the poem. Hope you are doing well. Always good to get a visit from you. Best wishes.

Chris

[Bliss in Sorrow]

Thanks for sharing this emotional poem Chris. We always tend to associate few things with our loved ones which comfort us when they are not around. I enjoyed reading it :)

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased you enjoyed my poem. Thank you kindly for stopping by. All good wishes.

Chris

[CD Campbell]

Yup. Temporary. I still have my grandfathers coat after almost 30 years. The scent is gone, but I still put it on from time to time. Yep, still fits. Dated, maybe it come back in style. It's ugly, I hope not. LOL..

You repeated the same two lines in the first two stanzas. The repetition really added a heaviness to the poem that said "hey, pay attention". You got it. The rest describes the feeling of putting on something so close. The scent, the feel, the look that you knew so well. It's intimate. This poem transports the readers into the writers mind and in turn into her grief, but there is comfort there. There is that and it's sigh worthy. Excellent.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks for that great review CD. You know I smiled that you have still got your Grandfather's coat. I really think you got this poem :) Thanks a bunch.

Chris

[Harmony.Txx]

Thank you for this beautiful poem...

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend for your lovely review. All good wishes.

Chris

[Ranger Kessel]

I can feel emotion in your writing that speaks to me. Its feels thankful and sad. I enjoyed this piece. Thanks fir posting it

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ranger. I appreciate all the visits to my posts you made yesterday. A huge thank you.
read moreThank you Ranger. I appreciate all the visits to my posts you made yesterday. A huge thank you.

Chris

[Ranger Kessel]

A pleasure and your welcome