I saw you again last night.
You gave no earth shattering advice.
Instead, in your kitchen
with its tiny pine cabinets
crowded countertops
and Formica table,
you carved Sunday's roast beef,
mashed potatoes on the stove,
whisked gravy from meat's drippings
and steamed fresh string beans.
I inhaled memories as familiar
and dear as your arched eyebrows
and sunny smile.
Then I woke and remembered
you're not here
and yet, you are.
I miss you, Mom.
Joyce Josephson
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I sense my mother as alive in my dreams. I know where her soul is. I know she's at peace. I know she loves me, and I'll see her again.
5) Memories, but relived in dreams.
In a list
A contest entry
- LISTENING TO THE DEAD by Three Doves.
1600 points, ended March 22, 2008, 12 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Ghosts or Spirits of Loved Ones by Poetess12.
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I like the imagery of your poem. It's touching and well written. The ending is sweet. Memories of a loved one that has passed away are forever in our hearts.
Thank you very much for your entry
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This is very touching, sad. I too lost my mother and have no memories of her. She passed from breast cancer when I was just 14 months. she was 29. This is a beauiful tribute for your mom...blessings, Patty
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Wonderful
Very creative and so touching. Best of luck in the contest.
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i've never had a dream like this.
sometimes i wish i would. i have incredibly vivid dreams. to see those we love alive again... if only in our minds, in our dreams... how amazing <3 -
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Really? When I dream, if I sense her, I sense her as alive, as part of what is going on.
Thanks for reading and commenting.
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nice
I miss my mother in law. good farm cooking -
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Thank you James.
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Ohhhh, I can so much relate to this write. Missing mother... I guess that is one thing a lot of us have in common... Nice work
best wishes
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Thanks Sis!
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Insightful write, presenting that it is in the sweet, ordinary events of the common day that we often reconnect. My favorite part, "I wake up and remember you're not here...and yet, you are." Much enjoyed
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Thanks Mirthryl!
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Thank you for Entering
It's always important to experience the moment though sometimes the message may not be in what we hear but what we see. Thank you for sharing your experience in the moment. Peace in light and love. Be well.
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You're right. I always enjoy seeing her.
I think her message is: I'm happy, I love you. My message: I miss you, I love you, I'm glad you're happy.
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