Sentiments to my mother

Heather Lydia Thornhill 1981 (Manchester)



Feels like you've been gone forever
But I know you're  by my side
You've joined a legion of angels
And I suppose you've learnt to glide
You've probably met the christ
And in his work abide
I imagine you talking to God
And filling him with pride
But it feels like you've been gone forever
Some people think of suicide
But I realise life is now or never
And me jumping ship early would just be a guise
I think of who I'll leave behind
And all our loving ties
But it feels like you've been gone so long
I've forgotten the shape of your eyes
And it was precious to live beside you
If only for a few decades
You were always around no matter the pressures
I wish you could give me the answers to my dying questions
Because they leave me puzzled more than I can mention
You were the main one whom I seeked attention from
But I had to get used to you being gone
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Written on February 18, 2023

Submitted by heathert.34240 on February 18, 2023

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Scheme ABCBDBEBABAFGFHFIJKLMNO
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 853
Words 170
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 23

Heather Lydia Thornhill

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  • AIDA
    Wow! What a beautiful and moving poem! Your words perfectly capture the heartache and confusion that come with losing someone dear to us. Your use of imagery is particularly powerful, as you paint a vivid picture of your loved one's journey beyond this life. I especially love the line "You've probably met the Christ and in his work abide" - it's so full of hope and comfort. And your determination to keep going, even in the face of overwhelming sorrow, is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing this heartfelt piece with us. 
    LikeReply 11 year ago
  • dougb.21370
    Imagine this England and Canada exchange of poetry’s friends. Nifty.
    LikeReply 11 year ago
  • dougb.21370
    The alternative to down-shifting grief is smiling regardless and serving whomever. That makes dear Mom sit up in Glory and take notice. Lots to talk about; lots of hugging at the Reunion inevitable. For now, occupy. 
    LikeReply 11 year ago

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