When Words Mean Nothing

When I miss her now, I think of this and know that although it was a long time coming, she got her wish.

I, a so called poet,

who can burn a blank page

with word rage,

can turn a lively sparkling sea

into a calm, soothing balm.

Who can conjure up a sunrise

or sink the sun beyond a horizon

paint words in colour

on a grey wet day

evoke the scent of a rose

in the throes of midwinter

and melt snowflakes in summer heat.

I can convey all this

and yet

when my beloved Mum

elderly and frail,

ailing and sick

tells me she wants to die,

all I can do is sigh

and tell her I love her.

I have no words

that will bring her a crumb

of comfort 

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

Whoa… a Crumb of Comfort… my Mum was a Nutritionist and fed her family lots of Healthy Food. To this day I think of my Mum’s Wisdom.. and yet when the Cancer took over her Liver, she became paralyzed and could not speak clearly. However, the Doctor told us she could clearly understand everything said around her.. so we had to choose our words carefully until she took her last Breath. Chris, your Poem has touched my 💜 Heart. tenderly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, thank you for your beautiful review and for sharing your much loved mother with me. Yes I too was told that hearing is the last to go. I was by my brother's side too when he died, along with my sister and sister in law. It's the last thing we can do, knowing they are with their nearest and dearest. Sending love across the pond on a warm afternoon.

Chris

[emipoemi]

....."I" have no words!......MY voice is in my awe!! Well done!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you emipoemi for your awesome response.

Chris

[emipoemi]

my pleasure.

[Wild Rose]

Been there my dear
She did say she wanted to die
Just don't let them revive me
She had seen then revive one three times before she was past reviveing

I told the nurse in the her wish
I dont want her to die
I dont want her in pain
Just want her to go peacefully with dignity when her time comes

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Wild Rose for your thoughts. A difficult situation to be in but one that is all too common.

Chris

[Richard M]

I so love the way you write and the way you play with words. (((HUGEST HUGS))) for your present situation. Take care

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Richard for your caring concern. Your visit very much appreciated.

Chris

[Hennings]

Deep, i love the word play that still conveys a message

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Hennings. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[George Coombs]

Beautifully written Christine, wonderfully engaging writing that brings out so well the power gentle value of words especially when they are so skillfully used. Really great writing; I cared for my own latemother who was wheelchair disabled with arthritis among other health issues so, as I am sure you'll understand, there is so much here I can relate to. Brilliant skilled and sensitive use of words; truly great writig

[Chris Shaw]

I really appreciate your review George. If readers can relate to my words, that makes it even better. Thanks for sharing too.

Chris

[George Coombs]

Yourwelcome Christine

[Coyote Poetry]

Somethings will break our heart. Your mother's wish for death. Is one. Life is a teacher. We learn, appreciate every second with the people we love. Thank you Christine for sharing your words and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you. Always appreciate your wisdom and your visits Coyote. All good wishes to you.

read moreThank you. Always appreciate your wisdom and your visits Coyote. All good wishes to you.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Chris.

[sette]

this is one of the best written pieces of yours i can sense the emotions deep inside... it speaks from the heart

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you sette. I appreciate your comments. All good wishes

Chris

[Samuel Dickens]

That's a terrible place to be, I know. Inspired words may do a lot of things, but preventing the inevitable isn't one of them. I lost my mum in 1973, but still feel connected. I'm sorry for your pain.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Samuel for reading and your kind response. I appreciate your visit to my page. All good wishes sent to you.

Chris

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Oh dear how sad and lonely those words must have made you feel when the centre thread of your heart is tugged at and silence is all u speak but if only the words could be heard - the screams of silence the noise of unuttered words- best left unspoken at times/ only the heart can feel these words- love and comfort being sent your way🌹

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Thoughts In Time for your kindness. Truly appreciate your words and your visit.read moreThank you so much Thoughts In Time for your kindness. Truly appreciate your words and your visit.

Chris

[Crowley]

Oh damn...Christine this is a hard truth and one where understanding takes time. I just lost my dad last week and my ex, the mother of my children was diagnosed terminal at the same time. Its hard to look at this part of life and pretend to be able to write anything that would seem of consequence. But, this is a great start in that it shows the meaning of life isn't in the words, but the moments that we are able to spend. Great writing and so sorry if this is about your mother.

[Chris Shaw]

So sorry about your sad situation Crowley. I really appreciate your visit. Take care

Chris