my sixth without you

this week a full spectrum of emotions

insinuates itself on my horizon

i still have trouble thinking of you in the past tense

you were such a force in my life

          my sound of music on silent days

                   my smile when the world was frowning

                   my vase of perfect tulips in turbulent times

and even when the universe was blistered

you always knew what to say

          what to do

to make it all okay again

but now mother's day is here - my sixth one without you

and i just want to disappear between these lines

wear their meaning till the fit is comfortable

then cleanse myself in a fountain of tears

while embracing one undeniable truth

the love you gave me continues to fuel my ever after

 

i miss you mommy

 

 

 

mother's day 2016

 

 

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

oh my! your poem breaks my heart ...what an enviable closeness "My sixth without you" emotes with your mother ...i have never read a tribute to moms so moving .. well done .. so honest and well written every single word ..wow! reminds me not only of my mom but my aunts i was close to, my childrens mom who passed when they were quite young ...and the times at church we all wanted to disappear as accolades were pronounced but nothing said about those lost to us ... i stopped taking my kids to church on mother's day because of that pain ... your loss is poignant .. well done says i! breaks my heart! :(
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

E, you are such an empathetic soul. Thank you for the lovely words and the honest sentiment here. Moms who have passed are still loved. The church service should have realized that and mentioned something. I will always miss my mom....we were so very close. I appreciate your review. Please know I have closed my account with WC for a while. I will be back when it is safer on the site. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

i am sorry to hear you are having trouble here on WC .. seems it does come and go but we have power in reporting and blocking .. i am glad you intend to come back ... dark minds and spoiled hearts have driven more than one wonderful friend away for good :(

[fattycbreezy52]

Aaaw...this is touching.Amazing use of clothing imagery. I can feel the deep meaning which this poem has. Once again, made us all realise that how important some people remain in our lives even if they are no more..Thanks for sharing this:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much for understanding. Lydi**

[Valentine]

We never stop missing them, especially when we were fortunate enough to have good caring parents. Valentine

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Katie. Lydi**

[zunie frost]

I felt tear in my eyes while reading ......
Such a nice work ... you use powerful words with strong emotions ...

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Zunie. Lydi**

[Cassie]

This is such a sad mothers day poem, so sorry for the loss of your mom even if its been six years ago.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Cassie. My mom and I were quite close. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i have had two...and i miss her so much...thank you for this, lydi...
it is beautiful...

j.

[Lydia Shutter]

I know you do, Jacob. Thank you for the read and for understanding. Lydi**

[Beccy]

Dear Lydia, this is a beautifully wrought poem that shows how such love is everlasting; and truly, that last line gives me the greatest comfort.

God bless.

Beccy.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Beccy. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Heartbreaking and beautiful. Such love and tenderness of heart and memory. Thank you for sharing...:)........................

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Sami. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

You are welzcome. ....:))))

[Gee]

Stunning, beautiful, sad, uplifting, take your pick. A wonderful write

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Gee.

[Elmarie]

Hi Lydia at least that is one thing every human has in common "Having a Mamma". This is a lovely poem. I can honestly say it has meant the world to me as my Mamma is now eight years gone. It was truly so personal yet I could relate to it all. Beautiful Thank you. :)

[Lyn Anderson]

This is so beautiful. Our mothers, if they are good ones, stay with us forever as mom, mommy, or whatever pet name we know them by. It is very hard to remember, but impossible to forget.