memories of home
my mother's wireless and her
violet patterned teacup
my mother loved romantic movies
it's where she found a little happiness
that and her books
she always wore a scarf to church
on sunday and holy days
never missed
not even once
she lit votive candles
the church gave her comfort
her rebellious daughter did not
she always had fresh flowers
bought every friday after work
snapdragons were a favourite
forever generous and thoughtful
a surprise subscription
to seventeen magazine
tickets
for both my best friend and i
to see our dreamboat idol dance
(nureyev)
all when i was still at school
my beautiful mother
hung this print in my room
i never realised at the time
it was a message of love
This is incredibly heartfelt!!💞💞 Thank you so much for sharing a glimpse of her 😊
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful and sad at the same time. Needless to say it took me back to my own mother's habits especially her pleasure at me a young teen holding her arm when we walked down the street!
ReplyDeleteOh, what lovely reminiscences. Good to realise the love, however belatedly.
ReplyDeleteWonderful interplay of image and verse!
ReplyDeleteOh this is lovely. What a wonderful mother she was.
ReplyDeleteOh, this fills my heart with joy. It is so beautifully written.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your lovely mother.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing those wonderful little tales. Your mother sounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your mother, Rall. There are some similarities between yours and mine that touched me deeply.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for your lovely comments. Much appreciated.
DeleteWhat a heartfelt and visceral memorial!
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