With Love

Time has not erased
the beauty that was you,
the smell of your perfume
and how you always knew

what was on my mind
and who i really was
despite mistakes I made
you loved me just because.

You left us much too soon
as I began a family of my own,
and not a day goes by
that I smile but also mourn

those moments that we shared
the love that I came from,
I miss you from my depths,
I'll always love you mom.

Reviews

[Kristin Lee]

God this one hit home. It's something I still graple with every day, and its been 23 years since I lost my mom. As my husband and I get ready to start our own family I can't imagine how I'll do it without her...and yet I've come this far. I feel your pain, and I honor you. Thank you so much for this beautiful poem.

[icelandicblue]

Thanks so much Kristen. I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your feelings. I appreciate your thoughts.

[Emily B]

oh, this is beautiful, i envy your beauty and perfume

[icelandicblue]

Thanks so much Emily. I appreciate it. : )

[ChemicalMadness]

You're blessed to nurture and treasure such love. Many have such fissures within their own families....it's lovely to digest this tribute from a mom to a mom. Somewhere, she smiles.

CM.

[icelandicblue]

Aw thanks- you're right, I was very lucky.

[SyberRose]

Its nice when you can bring her close just by smelling her favorite perfume...
Nicely done...Rose

[icelandicblue]

Thank you- the sense of smell is the strongest sense tied to memory. : )

[AdorableDreams]

Died your mother? I'm sorry to hear that! When you need someone I'll be there for you!

[icelandicblue]

How very sweet! Thank you.

[AdorableDreams]

Your welcome;)

[rhythm&blues]

This touched my heart, lovely words to honor your Mom on Mother's day.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you so very much rhythm&blues.

[Debra Wedin]

Aww...absolutely beautiful!!
Thank you for sharing

[icelandicblue]

Thanks so much..

[Debra Wedin]

Your very welcome!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I understand completely how you feel... a mother's love in unconditional... but it she will always be alive in your heart as you pass on the love and wisdom you received from her.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you so much. I appreciate the kind comment.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i have read some amazing mother's day poems today...and this is just beautiful..

what a wonderful tribute to her..

your wording moved me so much here.

jacob

[icelandicblue]

Thanks so much jacob, that means a lot.