sleep soundly son
parachute pillowed thoughts
let loose
from seams of dream time
as I reverse
the push and pull
of polarity
swerving
to catch in the curve
of hips that gifted birth
the grace of your life
is not lost to me
nor indeed
will it ever be
without bounty
all seasons
and all that seasons
is where we meet
in memory
never ever look
anywhere else
this heart-shelf
is where you are sacred
safe for eternity
eighteen ever more
Author notes
For Bubba and his Mother with love and light
A contest entry
- A Poem In Memory Of My Deceased Son For His 23rd Birthday "contest" by TexasMomma.
875 points, ended March 31, 2008, 18 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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A very difficult subject to write but you have done a beautiful job. There are some wonderful thoughts here. Good luck
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"the grace of your life
is not lost to me"
Nice - to think of someone having a beautiful existence - even if known by few or one - is still a valid apprasal
this line speaks to me as I'm sure it does to Ellan
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Wow hard subject to write about, beautifully done.. I love your phrase "all seasons and all that seasons is where we meet in memory" well written tribute sugar.Still looking for "no mrs. groans" : )
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Not only is this a beautiful and heart-felt tribute, but it is also an excellent piece of poetry.
Bill
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A wonderful tribute to a lost son. The bond between mother and son remains forever. I cannot imagine the torment associated with such a loss.
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aww..I love this...excellent poetry...
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a good dedication piece - there is an eternal bond between mother and son.
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a loving tribute and artful evocation of a mother's grace inside a heartfelt memory. thank you for writing this poem. -phish
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I had a peek at TexasMomma's page, and I remember reading it some time ago. My heart took a dip at this time of the day. I also thought [most probably again] how much can one person endure! Your poem is a tribute, and one that flows with sensitivity. Thank you that I once again can thank the Lord for His blessings. Frans
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Well done poetess. The bond between mother and son is (or should be) unique/incredible. I can't imagine her loss. God bless.
Dez
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I just can't imagine the pain of a loss like this...
But you have captured the true essence, and depth of a mothers love. Beautiful.
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a beautiful tribute Yvette, lovingly thought out and you've captured the essence of a young man's ideals..
well done ...
Gilly.
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beautiful piece and very touching......thank you for penning it for me and good luck in my contest.
God bless you from the bottom of my heart, Ellan
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