A Mother's Passing

A Mother's Passing

A Poem by Gee
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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.

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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.

© 2023 Gee


Author's Note

Gee
This was read at my own mother's funeral

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"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...
:))


Posted 9 Years Ago


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Gee

9 Years Ago

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



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oh man! i see so much in this! the deeper the love the deeper the loss and sorrow .. starts as a dirge and ends in jubilee (like the Irish and those in New Orleans) not sure you mean this line to have the "and" in it: "then cherubs tend and for her care, " i stumble over that line a bit ..maybe something like "then cherubs tend for all her cares"
your poem inspires in me a great gratitude for having a very positive experience with my mom and dad ..something way too many do not have :(
the tribute you pay to her tells me about how wonderful your mom must have been ... there are many tributes given for mothers while living but yours, in her death, shouts just as loud .. perhaps this is not actually about your own mother but it reads as if you know the loss :)
E.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Einstein Noodle

8 Years Ago

strange indeed ..so happy your mum is with you still ... me thinks your life with her is better for .. read more
Gee

8 Years Ago

You are not wrong there my friend,the only constant in my life for 50+ years....and a few more God w.. read more
Einstein Noodle

8 Years Ago

oh I am certain there is my friend! :)
The last few days I've been thinking of my own mother who passed a year ago. This poem is very encouraging, touching on the pain but bringing us back to the celebration of love and life we were able to share. Very nicely written. Oh, and your dog photo looks like my dog who I've also been thinking of. I lost him several years ago. Miss him.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Gee

8 Years Ago

Thank you,I'm touched you can relate to my words.
This is a very tender piece you have written Gee.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Gee

8 Years Ago

Thank you Robert
It's lovely, Gee. Great rhyme and meaning.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Gee

8 Years Ago

Cheers Matt
poems written about mothers are kind of my soft spot, and this one was even more so because it talked about a mother´s passing. I dread to think of that day, and even though I believe in a next life,I still don´t want my mother to live me alone here.
I liked the way the grieving overtakes the whole world, with the birds not singing and the veiled sun, because it gives the impression that one is not alone with his pain. And the presents of the heavenly creatures is a wonderful touch.
Beautiful poem. Truly beautiful :)

J
J

Posted 8 Years Ago


Gee

8 Years Ago

Thank you,a lovely review,much appreciated
lovely write sharing a deep loss and then healing with the knowledge she is in a good place waiting to see you again

Posted 8 Years Ago


Gee

8 Years Ago

Thanks you..
I love this! One of the most enjoyable poems I've read in a while! :)))

Posted 8 Years Ago


Gee

8 Years Ago

Thanks Karen,I was having a sensible day 'n
I liked this very much!! would sound beautiful spoken at a funeral.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Gee

8 Years Ago

Cheers Terry,very kind of you to say that
A nice peaceful write you have here Gee, words are
well indented and from the core of your being.
Thanks for sharing.


Posted 8 Years Ago


Gee

8 Years Ago

Thanks,with regards to RR's please feel free to send poetry but all else I'm shite at and to be fair.. read more
makes me want to cry...there is nothing more painful than loosing someone one loves...It touches my heart

Posted 8 Years Ago


Gee

8 Years Ago

Thank you,glad you enjoyed the read

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