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...
"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.
Thank you Christine.
Mum would have been over the moon with the result against Barcelona as w.. read moreThank you Christine.
Mum would have been over the moon with the result against Barcelona as was I.
Hope you and yours are well.
Take care.
4 Years Ago
We are all OK. You look after yourself while you grieve Gee.
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
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
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 moreHi Margie, the death of my father in law was how I got into poetry, as I found it easier to write down my feelings rather than express them verbally. Now I'm easy either way :)
Love that you can relate to the song.
Hope you are well and Thank you so much for always taking the time to leave worthwhile and often heart warming comments.
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
4 Years Ago
That is both heart warming and so, so sad.
Thank you kindly for your kind words, they are ver.. read moreThat is both heart warming and so, so sad.
Thank you kindly for your kind words, they are very much appreciated
this is a beautiful poem...breaks the heart when we lose those who brought us into the world.
j.
Posted 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
Thank you Jacob. It's a strange time at present with a lot of shifting emotions and tears that come .. read moreThank you Jacob. It's a strange time at present with a lot of shifting emotions and tears that come from nowhere at the oddest of times.
Hope you are well :))
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
4 Years Ago
Thank you Coyote, very much appreciated your kind words.
Hope all is well with you.
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
4 Years Ago
Hi John, cheers. Watched the celebration of players in front of the Kop after the Barcelona game wit.. read moreHi John, cheers. Watched the celebration of players in front of the Kop after the Barcelona game with tears streaming down my cheeks :)
A difficult time Gee. My thoughts are with you. I have a picture of my mpother infront of me above m.. read moreA difficult time Gee. My thoughts are with you. I have a picture of my mpother infront of me above my computer.
4 Years Ago
PS the sounds of the Cop singing "You'll never walk alone" brings a tear to my eye too!
Devoted family man and lover of life.
Simply written, easily understood "stuff" for those without code breaking skills. You will NEVER need Google to understand me:)
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