A Mothers loss

A Mothers loss

A Poem by Ink Angel
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We see so many roadside memorials no matter where we live in the world, we all have this in common unfortunately :(

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A Mothers Loss

 

I’m sorry for your loss Mrs

He said with a genuine stare

She nodded at him blankly

Like he wasn’t even there

 

Last week I saw the flowers

Upon the roadside

A single rose had fallen

Like a teardrop in time

I sighed deeply

At the thought of your last ride

 

Too young by far

To leave us yet

Jobs half done

Yet he had no regrets

For in his life he done far more

than some who are old grey

 

He wishes she could feel the love

Given time she will learn

To live again

And feel the love sent

From her Son who watches over her

He will see her mend in time

Yet never quite the same again

She will never give up the shrine

© 2013 Ink Angel


Author's Note

Ink Angel
I have left out punctuation, if anyone can help.....?

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so much emotion in these simple words. I love how there are many voices in this poem. The messenger, trying his best to bring such sad news with dignity, the witness to the funeral procession, the mother (I think), and the son she lost. The simplicity of the poem is perfect- it allows the grief to be experienced. Beautiful.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Ink Angel

11 Years Ago

Thank you Mary for your kind comments. After not writing for ages I wasnt at all sure about this on.. read more



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This really says it. Well-written, good and simply-put.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

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Gee
Any parents worst nightmare. See many of these around Milton Keynes, flowers, toys, football shirts, a sad, sad sight. Unique, have never read a poem on this topic, and very well written

Posted 7 Years Ago


From her Son who watches over her
He will see her mend in time
Yet never quite the same again
She will never give up the shrine

Deep and profound piece of art, above lines were amazing. Great work my friend...

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Ink Angel

10 Years Ago

We see so many of these curbside shrines. I like to look at different peoples feelings and how they.. read more
A. Amos

10 Years Ago

you're most welcome my dear
Wow, a sad poem but it was a great poem. I think this is how a mother would feel if she had lost her son or daughter. Great job really felt the emotion!

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Ink Angel

11 Years Ago

THank you Amanda, for your lovely review
so much emotion in these simple words. I love how there are many voices in this poem. The messenger, trying his best to bring such sad news with dignity, the witness to the funeral procession, the mother (I think), and the son she lost. The simplicity of the poem is perfect- it allows the grief to be experienced. Beautiful.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Ink Angel

11 Years Ago

Thank you Mary for your kind comments. After not writing for ages I wasnt at all sure about this on.. read more
this is amazing

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Ink Angel

11 Years Ago

Thanks for your lovely review
this is absolutely beautiful. So sad that anyone has endured the loss of a child.leave it as it is because it is perfect

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Ink Angel

11 Years Ago

Thank you for your kind words and review
Ink angel, your punctuation is perfect for this poem. Sigh, I hope, you're not writing from personal experience, about the lost of your son. For the second stanza really hit me, the hardest, with the single fallen rose. Having past so many roadside memorials, here in Canada, with the small teddy bears or bouquets of flowers, piled together. Please pardon me, as I wipe a tear or two away, from my eyes. Thank you, for sharing this poem, with us.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Ink Angel

11 Years Ago

We see so many roadside shrines, I guess its something we all have in common no matter where we live.. read more
therisa

11 Years Ago

Our muses work in mysterious ways.
Ink Angel

11 Years Ago

Thats a fact, have a good day Night.......

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Added on February 25, 2013
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Ink Angel
Ink Angel

Reading, United Kingdom



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I love to write poetry, love to read poetry, love of graffiti, Art, Angels and photography. I have recently had my poem break of Day pubished and another about the Green man will be published soon :).. more..

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