On the back of the rocking
chair hangs her shabby
sweater and I remember
how she would slip little
notes in the stretched and
over- used pockets. Under
her eyes the dark half moons,
eyes never smiling only the
tired willingness. She had a
habit of sucking on her bottom
lip as if she were trying to draw
in strength. Every life has its
theme and hers was stamped
with reliable. I can feel the
yellowed note beneath my
fingertips. The paper crackles
as the words slip and dance
over my tongue;
Courage to change
is found
in the quiet,
between
one moment sliding
into the next.
I wonder why she never told me
as my grief pours through old scars.
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A poignant snapshot of your mother...and I love the quote. Did you compose it?
Hey June, Yeah I did! Actually the quote popped into my head first and the poem worked itself around it.
Quietly powerful. I found a note
once in my Mom's purse, a little
homily and wondered too why she
never shared this message.
Thanks for this poem Blanca.
Dear madam,
i came first time to your blog , i liked all your posts and specially your poems.
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Regards
Vijay
Hyderabad
India
This is a beautifully composed poem that lifts the quiet subtle grief from your heart so slowly you barely notice. There's a song by Mindy Smith entitled "One Moment More" about this very subject. While it might bring tears, it's so perfect - it would fit wonderfully with this one!
Jackie
"Every life has its theme and hers was stamped with reliable." A lovely line!
Shell, wanted to thank you for your
lovely comment on "A Pocket Full of Miracles." I hope you enjoy
"Those were the days" and are having a wonderful weekend!
I wanted to thank everyone for leaving comments. I promise to make some rounds to your blogs soon. It's a bit hectic right now. I hope everyone is enjoying the holidays!
I like this "Courage to change
is found
in the quiet,
between
one moment sliding
into the next."
I like this "Courage to change
is found
in the quiet,
between
one moment sliding
into the next."
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