Mother of mine

That hallowed hand,
My mother’s love,
Rocked the cradle to and fro.
Her roots they bind me to the ground.
And still heard there,
A sweet refrain.
An age old song,
A lullaby,
Played upon my own heartstrings.
Kept me sheltered from the storms,
Would turn her back and hold me close.
Her love so bright,
It shamed the sun.

Reviews

[Clint Hale]

I found this to be quite beautiful. Although many people on this earth have never experienced what you've written about, we can still get a sense of exactly what you mean. Very nice work ;)

[Eric]

I hope this was your experience and not just a yearning. It wasn't mine so this stirs a great longing in me... which means you did a great job.

[Ashentara]

Beautifully written Sammy
I understand totally, I think I can relate too :)
Nice choice of words.. wonderful work!

[Anata]

Her love so bright it shamed the sun

Beautiful! Really beautiful :)
It's amazing how a relationship between mother and child develops in something so deep, something that can't be compared to anything else. The bloodbond so strong, the love so entangled in all of us :)
A beautiful tribute to your mother :) really well written!

[Narnie]

A beautiful testament to your mum. Yes, relationships can be strained between mum and daughter but at the end of the day, I truly believe there is no relationship closer. Congrats on a wonderful poem that encapsulates that thought.

[Silvia - Scribo, Ergo S..]

... her love�s so bright it shamed the sun - yes, that�s what a mother�s love can be, can�t it? Wonderful tribute to your mother and to all mothers. xxx

[Bubo]

Kept me sheltered from the storms,
Would turn her back and hold me close,
Her loves so bright it shamed the sun.

This is a lovely warm tribute to a special woman,
and yes, it seems she has sheltered you well.
I don't have a relationship with my mum, so you
are blessed.
Lovely piece, full of dedication.