"You'll never walk alone"

"You'll never walk alone"

A Poem by Gee
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Mum 04/12/1936 - 09/04/2019

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The anthem of the Kop, once stirring, uplifting,
now brings sadness, tears
and visions of her small coffin
atop which red and white flowers silently proclaim her name.
Amongst these sits a small brown teddy bear
that once resided on the pillows of her bed.
Bedecked in the colours of her beloved Liverpool FC,
it looks forlornly out at a myriad of tear stained faces,
as if it too is struggling to come to terms with her passing...

© 2022 Gee


Author's Note

Gee
"You'll never walk alone" was the song to which mum disappeared behind those curtains.
For any of you who have never heard this song sung by Liverpool fans please Google "The Kop Choir LFC."

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I am really sorry Gee to hear of your dear Mum's passing. Condolences to you and yours at this difficult time. Of course the anthem of the Cop is well known in this household with the Liverpool contingent. Didn't they do well in the week? Take care.

Chris

Posted 4 Years Ago


Gee

4 Years Ago

Thank you Christine.
Mum would have been over the moon with the result against Barcelona as w.. read more
Chris Shaw

4 Years Ago

We are all OK. You look after yourself while you grieve Gee.
Gee

4 Years Ago

Rollercoaster at the moment.
Thank you kindly :))
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Ahhhhh.....that mighty and emotional tune!

As i said before Gee, I couldnt have picked a better song myself for such a solemn occasion. I guess it just means that anytime that song is heard from now on, it will take on an extra special meaning for you personally. Given the recent Miracle at Anfield, I am sure your Mum is doing her best to guide the Reds to glory. Let's hope they can do her proud.

Another fine write, my friend. Best wishes to you and yours.

Posted 4 Years Ago


Gee

4 Years Ago

Thank you Doodley. Fingers crossed for tomorrow then bring on Spurs.
YNWA :))
This is such a beautiful expression of how you're feeling. I really envy you the ability to dig down & find those feelings & express them at a time like this. It's very difficult & I admire you for sharing so much personal feeling & understanding with us (((HUGS))) I sang this song as a solo at my eighth-grade graduation, which was only 8 kids or so, graduating from a 4-room schoolhouse & our ceremony was at the old wood-slat grange hall down the road where only about 8 people could fit on the tiny stage. This song brings back a ton of memories for me! Fondly, Margie

Posted 4 Years Ago


Gee

4 Years Ago

Hi Margie, the death of my father in law was how I got into poetry, as I found it easier to write do.. read more
Beautiful and heartbreaking words. We can never come to terms with their passing yet all we can do is celebrate them in our hearts. Sending you a hug.

Posted 4 Years Ago


Gee

4 Years Ago

Thank you so much Divya :))
DIVYA

4 Years Ago

You’re most welcome Gee :)
such a loving and wonderful poem for your Mom, Gee... you sent her off righteously, but the loss never truly goes away as things will always remind you of her as she resides in your heart.....

lost both parents within 8 months of each other, mom first and then dad... with mom I learned music and art and theater... with dad it was poetry.... they were together for over 75 years...

Posted 4 Years Ago


Gee

4 Years Ago

That is both heart warming and so, so sad.
Thank you kindly for your kind words, they are ver.. read more
Beautiful words describe such a sad time.

Posted 4 Years Ago


Gee

4 Years Ago

Thank you:))
Lost my mom five years ago, and Dad two years...

this is a beautiful poem...breaks the heart when we lose those who brought us into the world.
j.

Posted 4 Years Ago


Gee

4 Years Ago

Thank you Jacob. It's a strange time at present with a lot of shifting emotions and tears that come .. read more
My father was born in 1936. I lost him in 1997. A wonderful poem and thank you for sharing your words and your thoughts. Some people , we will miss till we can meet them again.
Coyote

Posted 4 Years Ago


Gee

4 Years Ago

Thank you Coyote, very much appreciated your kind words.
Hope all is well with you.
Coyote Poetry

4 Years Ago

You are welcome my dear friend.
Such a poignant write Gee. You take that well loved Liverpool song and inject such pathos as it is played at your mother's cremation. A sad occassion but one which in the words of that iconic Mersyside chant means she will not walk alone. Your poem is a tight, freeverse steeped in powerful symbolism and meaning. RIP

Posted 4 Years Ago


John Alexander McFadyen

4 Years Ago

A difficult time Gee. My thoughts are with you. I have a picture of my mpother infront of me above m.. read more
John Alexander McFadyen

4 Years Ago

PS the sounds of the Cop singing "You'll never walk alone" brings a tear to my eye too!
Gee

4 Years Ago

You're a good man John :)

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