A Mother's Passing

Simple words on the passing and mourning process of a mother. 4th anniversary, on 9th April, of mum toodling off to get some well deserved pain free peace.

Wash every face with mournful tears
let solemn silence fill all ears,
have time stand still to mark the day
a mother died, passed away.

Draw a veil across the sun
inform the birds no song be sung,
bow down all heads in silent prayer
for she is gone, no longer there.

Let choirs of angels sing their love
and carry high her soul above,
then cherubs tend and for her care
until the time to join her there.

Dry every face of mournful tears
may celebration fill all ears,
remove the world from mute and pause
each broken heart beat out applause.

Unveil the sun tell all birds sing
rejoice in what all mothers bring,
a love unbounded, true and deep
eternally in each heart to keep.

Author's Note

This was read at my own mother's funeral

Reviews

[ANTO]

"let solemn silence fill all ears, .." - class image here - absolute nothingness filling the voids - very apt for this write.

i like the way the whole write swings around this fulcrum
"Let choirs of angels sing their love,
and carry high her soul above,
then cherubs tend and for her care,
until the time to join her there. " - as a fulcrum its quite stunning and clever word arranging too.

The fourth stanza reminded me of the New Orleans style funerals with the jazz bands accompanying - a fine celebratory verse - of a life well lived.
The end stanza brings us back to serene poignancy and allows the reader to carry on but with a new memory in our hearts forever.
Its a very well penned memorial Gee. Really... sound as...
:))

[Gee]

Thanks Anto,nice to get your seal of approval,B...............

[Pyramidboyo]

Sad and yet uplifting in a way. Thank you for sharing this touching poem.

[Gee]

Cheers boyo..

[Carol Cashes]

Sadness, then joy. I am facing this myself right now and I appreciate these words more than just for the talent. Thank you.

[Gee]

I'm so, so sorry for your loss Carol.
Thank you.

[Carol Cashes]

She's not gone yet, but hospice has been called in and since it's lung cancer, diagnosed in 2013!, it won't be an easy death. She's only just told me a couple of weeks ago. She's very private, fiercely independent and keeps her affairs close to her chest. She is setting the example for me: all arrangements are made and paid for, and I have to match her dignity to honor her. She is calm and ready, and I will be too...as much as I can be.

[Gee]

As much as I can be........I've been there a couple of times already with mum. My thoughts and best wishes are with you both

[Poetic Beauty]

This is stunning. Going through the emotions of mourning is hard. I like how it begins sorrowful then moves into a celebration of her life.

[Gee]

Thanks Beauty, thankfully my old mum is still alive and kicking.......cue a song of the same name by the aptly called "Simple Minds "

[Poetic Beauty]

It's a beautiful piece

[emipoemi]

Wonderful! love the flow and imagery, and the switch from sad mourning to happy remembrance. Well done!

[Gee]

Cheers Emi...

[MCS]

So beautiful in all its sadness.

It's a sorrow one never gets over.

[Gee]

Thank you..

[Brittany Bostic]

This was written beautifully and took a nice journey. I loved how it was rounded out at the end, making me smile.

[Gee]

Thank you..

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

I know that certain lines and certain poems will speak to people differently. For me, I loved the line "Draw a veil across the sun." The passing of a loved one really does diminish the light in the soul and only with time is the sun again unveiled. This is a beautiful tribute to your mother, to the love you have for her, your mourning, and moving on. She must be proud looking on.

[Gee]

Thank you for your kind words

[Paul Bell]

The ultimate poem for your Mum, Gee.
She would be proud of it.

[Gee]

Thanks zpaul

[Gee]

Who the frig is zpaul...

[Paul Bell]

That's my Zambian name. lol

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful and a sad poem dear Gee.
"Draw a veil across the sun,
inform the birds no song be sung,
bow down all heads in silent prayer,
for she is gone,no longer there. "
I understand the above lines. Some people are the softness in our life that can't be replaced. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Gee]

Thank you kindly

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my friend.

[Mariwel Lao]

This is just beautiful! I remember my mom who passed away years ago. A touching and heartbreaking poem.

[Gee]

Thank you..