BELONG

Cycle of life, memories

BELONG

 

My spirit sinks, a fallen branch

my mother, whose smooth and moist womb

birthed me, all red and wrinkled

at once, cold, dry ashes

I weep for her clear green eyes

thick black hair

thin red lips

ivory complexion

lean. shapely legs

high heels, utopian garb

her laugh, cries, hysterics

bedtime stories, wet kisses on my cheeks

 

All crumpled in my mind, memory

alas, I can only dream

she floats among the clouds

reflections of the moon’s beam

she belongs to the cosmos

Goddess of the stars seeks her company

hence, I can only fancy that she is not alone

only with those who belong

Reviews

[Orphic dreamer]

This is so magical. Every meticulous detail you have added compliments each other and the entire poem precisely well! Great work!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for visiting and reviewing my poem.
Best, Betty

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Betty... I trust you have heard the Song
"Drops of Jupiter" by the Artist "Train". He
composed the Song for his Mother who passed.
Your Poem reminds me of my own Mother who passed and also of the song "Jupiter in her Hair" by the Artist "Train". gently, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you dearest Pat, appreciate it.
Take care, Yours,B.

[John the Baptist]

I would call this a memoir rather than an elegy, for my impression is that the mother's death was not recent. Still, the sentiments expressed reflect those spoken at funerals when family members recall the finest qualities of the deceased. With all of the bitter poems directed at parents on this site, the speaker was fortunate indeed to have had such a mother.

[Betty Hermelee]

Unfortunately this was not my mother....thanks always John for your comments
Best, B.

[Ladysue]

What an extraordinary beautiful poem. This touched me more than you know. It’s exquisite imagery woven with great heartfelt emotion. Love these lines especially..she belongs to the cosmos..Goddess of the stars seeks her company’ Wonderful tribute.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much for that lovely review! Always appreciated.
Best, B.

[Paul Bell]

This mummy sounds like a good time girl who lived life to the full.
I think you're right, she'll have plenty of company up above.

[Betty Hermelee]

Unfortunately, she's not my mother....much sweeter!!
Thanks for reading Paul.
Best, B.

[Chris Shaw]

Heartbreaking poem. Felt this to the core Betty. Beautifully composed and brimful of sadness. Tear jerker.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Chris; this was not my mother, wish it were...
Best, B

[jacob erin-cilberto]

mine too....perhaps they have met up there!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks J... unfortunately, this is not my mother, wish it were....Best, B

[Poetic Beauty]

The sadness in this poem is heartfelt. The passing of a mother and longing for her care will forever touch the heart.

The words flow upon this page with grace and care.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks for the review, K.
Always appreciated
Best, B.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

A beautiful and loving tribute to motherhood. From inception to end. And all the captured memories in between. Thank you Betty for sharing this wonderful work. I also adored the image of the baby as well, so perfect.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks Carlos
you reviews are so thoughtful and insightful.
Best, B.