Love Forever Near
A conversation with my Mom-
"Good morning, daughter- came to you today,
to celebrate your birthday and share time.
It's been a while since we have talked this way-
since angels took my soul by God's design."
"I do remember your last hug and kiss,
and though I seemed to be so unaware,
your every word of love I did not miss
as you caressed my hand and stroked my hair."
"Dear Mom, so many years have passed since then-
so much you missed- your family has grown;
grandchildren grew and married, then again
five more, their darling ones, to you unknown."
"I always felt your presence through the years-
and know you saw it all from up above.
You heard my laughter, felt my falling tears,
and I, in turn, perceived your caring love."
"Oh, yes, my dear, our death creates no ends;
in God's sweet heaven life does start anew.
Within my soul, that everywhere extends,
I felt your love- and that of children too."
"Forty and five long years have surely passed,
since that so sorrowful September morn.
And now you're here beside me- joy at last,
on this, my date of birth- I feel reborn."
"Farewell once more in earthly terms my dear-
but in each other's hearts- forever near."
"Yes, Mom, someday we'll meet at heaven's door
to share our time together, evermore."
September 3, 2016
~1st Place~
Contest: A Mother's Love, Tributes Of Love For Mother's Day
Sponsor: BJ Legros Kelley
Judged: 05/02/2022
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