The Picture

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHB1Q13LID4 Here's a link to my you tube channel where I read my poetry.

Chain smoking sadness, slapped by time.
Winter doesn't freeze the pain.
There was one thing that
Mom wanted desperately:
It was to have a
picture of her
seven kids all together,
in one place,
at one time.
There was an age
difference of 23 years between the
youngest and the oldest,
and 1000 miles separating us.

In December of 1987
two weeks before Christmas,
I held a picture of
the seven of us all together.
I put it in the
right front pocket of
her navy blue blazer.
After the funeral,
we buried her with it.
Oh Mom, I wish we
could have done this
when you were alive.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Samuel Dickens]

Important things not resolved with a parent--I know about that, and your words hit home. Sending the picture with her, though late, is substantial, and will surely be appreciated by her on the other side. I have to believe that, for I'm in the same boat.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[John the Baptist]

Quite a moving piece here. I wonder how many of us are in similar situations, feeling regrets because we didn't do something when it could be done.

[Thomas W Case]

Yes, I'm sure it's universal. Thanks, John.

[Pete]

well told. touching for sure. hindsight is always 20/20. life is short and delicate which is why we have to do everything we can while we can. many families can't even stand being in the same room together let alone a picture.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[Arundass TP]

Very sad poem friend. The last portion is a lesson for every body.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, much appreciated.

[Pryde Foltz]

Sorry for your loss. Our moms love us unconditionally. They just love us and I can tell how much you love your mother with this deep write. You told us a story and showed us how you feel Thank you:)

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[red93]

Beautiful and sad Thomas, but a marvellous expression of unchanging love. Exceptional ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it.

[Soren]

Regret is presented softly in this write and can be felt for some time after. Nicely done Thomas

[Thomas W Case]

Much appreciated. Thank you.