In the autumn of our lives
often we are but a mere shell
of our former selves…
A great lady has gone forth
one whose love for life
was unsurpassed…
Her strength shown forth
within all who knew her
and lives within us all…
Well traveled though out the world
yet, with a heart that always stayed
close to home…
She worked hard all her life
yet, enjoyed the simple things
most of all…
Her children, and later,
her grandchildren,
knew the true meanings of love…
She has now gone
to join her great love of life
for he has waited for her all this time…
We come here now,
not to mourn a death,
but to celebrate a life…
One which holds meaning
above all else…
© Jonathan Wikkins May 14, 2004
Revised February 21, 2008
All Rights Reserved
Author notes
This piece is in tribute to my mom, who just passed away May 17, 2004. She was to have been 82 this year.
Written May 20th, 2004
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- Tributes by Florida Sunshine.
525 points, ended March 6, 2008, 43 entries
Honorable mention
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Beautifully Sad.................
is this loving tribute. Sounds like she was truly a lover of both life and her family!!! Thanks for your entry and the best of luck in the contest!!!~~Toni~~ -
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah, beautifully said ~ beautifully written ~ this is a terrific poem ~ any mother can love the value in this ~
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A heartfelt tribute to a grand Mom Mike. Always sad to hear of a passing over but I can remember the night my mom lay in her casket for visitation. Everyone long faced and sad, some sobbing until one person made a cheerful comnent about one facet of her life. It was like a dark curtain had been raised and joy filled the room as each told a happy story of what they remembered in her life. We were making so much noise, I went to the door and apologized to one of the Directors but he told me that he was enjooying it all immensely. I am 81, and will be meeting your mom soon. Great tribute write Mike, jean
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Like I said, Mike, to lose your mom, I cannot imagine, and especially for a guy like you....as a good Man can only come from a good Mom.
Well done and I am sure she loves it as she loves you.
This comes with Love,
Sarah -
Sweetheart I watch you write this poem with the pain in your heart so deep.It took someone with great love in there heart to beable to write such a grand poem as this is. I know that you Mother would be so very very proud of you. And thank you for shareing it . This just show what a great man, that are and that you will be with time and wisdom. I love you sweetie. Thank you for the honor of shareing this great poem . And may the Gods easy your pain with the Joy of knowing that your Mother is with your Dad now and for ever.
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Moving
I am sorry for you loss, as I know you have had your fair share of it in the last few years. This was so very beautiful and a very touching tribute to your mother, I bet she is smiling down on you, and singing your praises.
Carrie -
What a wonderful tribute to your Mom! It must have been written through tears, but they serve as a cleanser for the pain that accompanies a loss. I'm sure she was honored by your words.
m -
first... my condolences about your mom. like so many of us i have been there. God bless you
second... to of been able to create this poem with your mother's death so near must of been painful. it is so well written and tells the story of a truly good-hearted and loved human being. this is a poem you can be proud of.
poetry is an excellent way to vent, wail, share joy and your imagination and so many other feelings and thoughts. you've created something beautiful out of such pain... truly a talent!
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My heart goes out to you! This was a beautiful poem that recognizes one who must have been amazing.
Hugs and love my friend..
May life continue into the next realm...
Mary ann
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This was a moving tribute. Very nicely done.
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