"You'll never walk alone"

Mum 04/12/1936 - 09/04/2019

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...

Author's Note

"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."

Reviews

[light and ashes]

How terribly sad..........

[Gee]

It was. Nearly 3 years since mum passed, seems to have gone in a flash.
Thank you

[light and ashes]

:( I'm so sorry.

[Ana Papaya]

A very moving poem,Gee. I have not heard this song. I'll have to have a listen.
Your every little detail fits so perfectly here in this poem, and with obvious love.

[Gee]

Hi Ana, apologies for not replying to your review. Thank you kindly.
Hope you are keeping well

[Lorry]

Such a constant reminder for your terrible loss Gee, like you'd ever forget anyway. I still have to bite back the emotion of being present to hear Gerrymandering himself lead the crowd into the most unbelievable football moment of my life, when Celtic met Liverpool in Europe. Now look where you are, European champions (belated congratulations on that BTW)
You can also see that on YouTube under Liverpool celtic YNWA.
The pain you feel is the mark of the woman and all she meant to you, and many more. We can only do our best to hope we will be remembered the same.

[Gee]

Sorry for such a tardy reply Lorry, apologies.
Thank you kindly for your kind words

[Wondering Mind]

Heart wrenching write. Your title drew me in and this is not what I expected..
Sorry for your loss and may she ever rest in Peace

[Gee]

Thank you kindly :)

[Edie Blue Starfish]

A very touching poem, gee.

[Gee]

Cheers Edie, cried like a child when it was played at the funeral :)

[gram linski]

Sad and tender and yet joyous, the Hillsborough Massive would be touched by your poetry, and hopefully, finally, , someone will be held accountable, you will never walk alone,

[Gee]

One day blame will be laid where it should be.
Thanks for dropping in and commenting

[John the Baptist]

This offering is the product of a grief yet young. Things related to a person's life become touching reminders of their passing. May the pain of this particular passing soon become revered memories.

[Gee]

Thank you John

[Robert Trakofler]

Awesomeness Gee! We love our football here and the Steelers here symbolize the last gasp hopes of an industrial city when all of the mills closed here lots of folks were displaced. When they had to leave town they took the Steelers with them, a unifying thread of A larger family connection across the states and beyond:) I buried my stepmother with her Steelers terrible towel and her Wisconsin Badgers pin on her blouse! Great and evocative write Gee

[Gee]

Cheers BB. Mum was buried with notes of love from her great grand kids and tear stained smiles from me

[Robert Trakofler]

shes smiling back at ya my friend

[Mrudula Rani]

You are ( and will be) reexperiencing those last moments of your mum, Gee. The sense of loss... loss of that precious person grips heart from your poignant poem. You have been on my mind on this Mother's Day morning, wondering how you are coping. Wishing you strength, love and all the best.

[Gee]

Hi Mrudula, thank you. I'm fine, ups and downs but what to expect after having mum in my life for 57 years then all of a sudden gone :((
Hope you are well and happy mothers day to you :))

[Mrudula Rani]

A part of your mum always will be with you dear, I am not talking about mitochondrial DNA( that we inherite only from our mothers) Her influence on your upbringing... I think she shaped a wonderful personality in you ... kind , loving, and that wonderful sense of humor.
Thank you fo the Mother's Day wishes. Take care sweetheart.

[Gee]

Thank you :)

[R.E. Ray]

A touching poem that conveys love and grief. I admire the beautiful simplicity here. Thank you for sharing in the Cafe. Best wishes to you and your family.

[Gee]

Thank you kindly :)