We emptied her room today
Faded photos of a mother
Holding children whose faces
That we can barely recall
We emptied her closet today
Clothes from summers and winters
Too long ago to remember
Now just charity donations
We emptied her life today
Forgotten pieces and fragments
Tucked neatly into drawers
Given to her by…who knows
We cried for her today
Heads on shoulders
Arms holding each other
In fear we will not remember
We promised to save her love today
Tucked it deep into our hearts
Where the tears could not find it
To wash it away
We said goodbye to her today.
A sensitive and moving memorial poem, Jerry, with that forlorn opening line.
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Thanks Roland
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This is beautiful. It made me tear up. I miss her so very much.
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Jerry, your poem is so tender and I can feel the love you all had for her.
Don’t fear, you will not forget. I am sure you kept a special memento to touch at times.
miriam
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Her daughter ( my wife) is a carbon. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Your words mean a lot to me.
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I’m so sorry for your loss! My deepest sympathy!
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Thanks for stopping by.
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This made me tear up. A beautiful poem that many of us can relate to… if we were lucky enough to have such a loved one in our lives. I did and she is still tucked inside my heart.
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Yes, she will always be a part of who I am. Thanks for your words.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. Such a hard time to go thru but what a lovely tribute ❤
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Thank you. She was an elegant lady.
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I’m sorry for your loss, Such a lovely tribute, she must have been a very special person.
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This was my Mother-In-Law. I know that society says we are not suppose to like our mothers-in-law but I felt as if she was my second mother. I guess that is the feeling you get after 40 years of knowing someone. Thank you for visiting and for your kind words.
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This is so beautiful and touching ❤
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Thank you Tanya for your kindness.
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I’m so very sorry for your great loss, Jerry.
This is a beautiful, loving tribute.
It brought tears to my eyes. Reminded me of my mother’s death a few years ago.
May you be carried through the rest of your life thinking of the good memories and knowing she would want you to smile and laugh.
(((HUGS))) and ❤
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Thanks, your words are deeply appreciated.
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OMG Jerry! This was such an amazingly moving piece! So heartfelt, tender and soulful. This is really a Classic work on the process that you so eloquently described! So happy you were able to get this down on paper to share with us! So very sorry for your loss, My Friend!!!
Chuck
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Thank you Chuck. This was about my mother-in-law (though she was more like a second mother to me) The photo is an ancient one but a favorite one of hers.
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Thanks again for this wonderful post and your epic wordsmithing! The great thing is that someone can be your Mom without having to be your Mother!!! Bravo, My Friend!
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A Beautiful memorial.😌
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Thank you Vivian.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
Please don’t miss this Classic poem by Jerry “The Day After Her Funeral”. For anyone who has lost a Mom this is a Must Read!!! Spend some time with Jerry on thebackyardpoet!
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Thanks for the reblog. I am humbled by your comment.
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Well deserved and Worthy! My pleasure!
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A moving piece….my thoughts and prayers are with you..
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Thanks for dropping by.
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It’s a beautiful tribute and even more so, since it’s for your mom-in-law. She is lucky to have a loving family. May God give you’ll strength to bear the loss.
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Thank you. I’m glad you liked it.
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Love this Jerry…
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Thanks Kae, She was an inspirational lady.
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I am so glad you had such a mother:)
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