Moving Like Waves

In memory of my mother...

Reviews

[Ayvid N]

Dear Craig,

A very heartfelt and moving tribute to a very beautiful and special mother. You have captured her in such surreal hues.

Its said that God cannot be everywhere on earth and so he created mothers. This poem certainly reminds me of that saying.

A blessing she, to be cherished and treasured always. Thank you for sharing her with us.

[An owl on the moon]

Oh, dear Divya... thank you for finding this one... though she has been gone so long, I still dream of her... loving and praying with me... lifting me... always being the one who cheered me on. Yes... I love that saying... and so true... mothers are such wondrous gifts to us... to the world.

[Ayvid N]

You are so blessed to have her most treasured memories. You are most welcome, my friend.

[barleygirl]

This is so beautifully expressed! I would be highly honored to be a person written about this way! This could be about a lover, a friend, a parent, or a child. I love how your imagery is unique & not at all the way some might describe a mom. Here's hoping the holidays are kind to you & your loved ones (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[An owl on the moon]

Oh, Margie, thank you so much. My mom had such a deep influence on who I am creatively... miss her so much. Now wishing you such joy and peace in this beautiful Christmas season. :)

[adornoscousin]

There is such a marked shift in this poem. The beginning reads happy and free and then by the middle stanza the mood changes. Well done on that mood change. It is palpable.

[C. M. Miller]

My mother's very last words, with a wistful smile, "I am so tired." And with that, she drifted to her final and last sleep. Well deserved is her resting place having raised 5 children. YOUR verses easily flow into the brain and go directly to the heart wherein our memories reside. Your second verse stunned me to my core. My mom adored the coastal waters, having lived on both sides of our country shores as a teenager. The brevity or how you sewed those words together created a multitude of emotions and memories; such clarity! Thank you for remindy me, in memory.

[Just Kim]

This is lovely, as well as sad as well. very well expressed read.

[emmajoy]

' Your eyes were the color of the world.. '

Such a wonderful dedication to your darling mother. Your feelings for her, your ethereal skill with words create yet a deeper forever bond, Craig.

[An owl on the moon]

It has been a painful loss... even as the years go on. I know you understand. Wishing you such a beautiful spring, dear Emma.

[emmajoy]

Sending an 'old' friend's hug< Truly hope that that amongst all your happy memories you found one to wrap around you, Owl.
I do remember, yes. Wishing you and your family sweet thoughts and safety, as always.

[Unspoken poet]

I feel a certain amount of longing in this wonderful, but yet beautiful write.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much... these years go by and it still aches.

[Unspoken poet]

I am so sorry, I lost my dad when I was a little girl, I don't remember him that much at all.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

This was a lovely expression of grief. Each of us handles grief in our own way. Personally, I've never had time to grieve the loss of those most dear to me...life beckons and things need taking care of. There's nothing we can do for the dead but say goodbye. The words of Captain Call echo from the movie "Lonesome Dove', "He's right boys, the best thing you can do with death is just ride away from it."

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you for your kindness my friend. So hoping this week brings you a little peace from all that you must do.

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

The pain of losing a loved one especially a mother is never easy to explain or accept ...but beautiful always are your words showing the beauty of a loving heart🙏🌹🙏

[An owl on the moon]

I deeply appreciate your kind words and tender heart in understanding. 🌹🌹🌹

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[John the Baptist]

The impression is that the mother is newly deceased. A moving tribute here, filled with evocative imagery. The last verse caps off the poem splendidly.

[An owl on the moon]

Hoping you have been well my friend. Thank you for stopping here... and for your lifting words.