My Mother...circa 1930s
E. Irene
On an unusual, cold, August evening, at dusk...
I walk the hill as the mist falls gently on my being
I feel dispirited as I climb.
My footfalls break the silence
the dampness is penetrating; my eyes shed tears.
Soon, I will be again at her side...
She left me one August; summertime.
Reaching for the latch; I approached the wrought iron gate...
Pushing, it mourned; breaking the stillness of the night.
I stepped through. Behind me it closed as
the mighty oak trees, saturated; upon me they spate.
Shivering now, I walk ahead toward her.
I find her,
I sit on the damp marble and wait.
Hours pass, I feel cold and lonely.
A soft, pale pink rose I lay it beside her name.
Pink roses, her favorite color.
A pink rose, pressed between the pages of her Bible
My gift to her on Mother's Day...long ago, when a teen
She kept it close to her forever
...she gave me happiness with grace, joy, and laughter.
She will always be my Pink Rose.
I wish you a very happy Mothers day!
ReplyDeleteYour mom was a beauty!
I thought she was pretty...but, I'm biased. Thanks Ella.
DeleteHappy Mother's Day! Enjoy your day, have a great new week!
ReplyDeleteThanks Eileen.
Deleteso beautiful, as was your mother. Happy Mothers day to your Pink Rose in heaven and to you
ReplyDeleteThanks. Hope your day was perfect.
DeleteBeautiful and warm tribute to a beautiful woman.
ReplyDeleteThanks. She was beautiful. Biased I am.
DeleteMy tears join yours... beautiful lady, beautiful words.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day 🌷🌞
Thank you Jan
DeleteThat was just beautiful as was your Mother. Enjoy those sweet memories today.
ReplyDeleteHappy day to you Patti...thanks.
DeleteWhat a lovely post, Happy Mother's Day Annie!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteMY MOM IS MY PINK ROSE TOO.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY MOTHER'S DAY - COVID 19 STYLE - WHAT EVER WAY IT IS! ☺
LOVE, SANDIE♥
Thank you Sandie.
DeleteOh, Anni, this could make a person cry! For sadness that she is gone, for joy of the love you shared. Beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Rose.
DeleteI love your poem, and the picture of your beautiful mother and the perfect pink rose. You made me cry for her loss.
ReplyDeleteAwww, you're sweet D J
DeleteYour mother was so pretty and what beautiful words! Happy Mother's day to you too! Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteThanks...hope your day was perfect.
DeleteHappy Mothers day. My mom been gone since 2000. She grew up during the 30's a great depression child
ReplyDelete1994 here. And yes, my mother was around during the depresion.
DeleteBeautiful tribute. Happy Mother’s Day to you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ruth. Hope you had a great day.
DeleteIndeed, this is a beautiful tribute to your mother! Wishing you a Happy Mother's Day. Stay well and have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cathy.
DeleteHappy Mothers Day Anni! Your mom was a pretty lady. I like your poem.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mari.
DeleteThat's beautiful Anni and a sweet photo of your mother. She was a pretty lady! Happy Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise.
DeleteWhat a beautiful tribute to your beautiful mother. I hope you had a great mother's day.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann.
DeleteThis is so beautiful, but touching!
ReplyDeleteto me the worst part is this mask thing... bob had a must go to doc appt today, the mask will not work because of hearing aids. i got the t-shirt sleeve mask, it works but he can't put it on himself because he can't lift his arm over his head... so far i am wearing mask, but when the humid heat his us i don't think i can
ReplyDeleteI hear ya. They're a pain in the posterior extremities.
DeleteThis is such a tender post about your Mom. She is as lovely as that pink rose.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your heart with us.
Sue
Thank you...Sue!!!
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