All of This is Temporary

today I wear
my mother's coat
a shade of sage
zipped to my throat

today I wear
my mother's coat
to bring her closer
draw her home

a breath of her
familiar scent
assuages soothes
her kindness lent

where waves of grief
relentless fall
I hear the softness
of her voice

I hear her words
her wisdom sent
all of this you've had before
all of this is temporary

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

the sadness in your poem touches me deeply, Chris .. me Ma passed almost 20 yrs. ago now and my memories of her and the presence of her "things" bring with them joy .. i can feel the healing as your protagonist wraps that coat and zips it up tight .. i can see you breathing in those scents, Chris .. well done .. for you it has not been that long ago and i wish you well and send hugs your way if you like :)
E.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for the hugs Mr E. Yes, acceptance and healing. It helps to wear my mum's coat. That brings comfort. Sad yes, but I wouldn't wish her back. She was ready to go. Pleased you stopped by. Have a loveyl Wednesday.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

same to you Chris! :)

[Sarah K Cass]

What a beautiful write, Chris. Definitely made me think of my late mum and the moments of sadness I have from time to time.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Amber for stopping by. I think we will always miss them. Hope all is well.
read moreThank you dear Amber for stopping by. I think we will always miss them. Hope all is well.

Chris

[Temperance]

This is such a great remembrance of your mother. Interesting that I’ve been trying to come up with a remembrance of my own for my mother. Nicely done!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts Temperance. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Poignant with a realized grief bordering on acceptance. I lost my mother in 2011, she was 84. The fact is, everything is temporary. Life is temporary; joy, happiness, sadness, grief. We all eventually perish, let us make the best of the life we have. This was a lovely write honoring your love for your mother. There exists no other name under heaven so beloved as mother. You have done that name honor with your write. I enjoyed the read.

[Chris Shaw]

I am moved by your response Fabian. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts here. You are appreciated my friend.

Chris

[andrew mitchell]

Just little reminders Chris that make a bigger picture. Lovely write remembering mom.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Andrew. I appreciate your lovely review.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

My God, this is beautiful, Chris.

Set me to thinking of my mom, as well.

Thank you for this.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you J. for your lovely review. I think our mums will alwayds be close to us in thought. .
read moreThank you J. for your lovely review. I think our mums will alwayds be close to us in thought. .

Chris