This is for my Mother. She passed away on June 06/2023
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Denying the tears that threaten to flow as the pain in my heart continues to grow.
Intruding thoughts one after another, show me the face of my suffering mother.
Shattered, I know I need to take action–please lord, bring me some needed distraction.
Take me away from anguish and grief; give me the time to do what she needs.
Release her from pain was all we could see as we made the decision, my sister and me.
Acting on her wishes is what she needs now; please give me strength someway, somehow.
Calls I must make to put things in motion, distract me a little from a sea of emotion.
Trying my best to hold things together; I fight back the pain that eats at the tether.
In moments of calm when I’m alone, I think of you, mom, and know that you’re home.
On wings of pure love you’ll travel soon, to be with your parents swinging on the moon.
Now with a smile I set your soul free, knowing when it’s time you’ll be waiting for me.
About the Creator
Gerald Holmes
Born on the east coast of Canada. Travelled the world for my job and discovered that kindness is the most attractive feature in any human.
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Comments (15)
So tangible is the grief. I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with you and Cathy. Cannae say any more.
Oh, that was after my birthday, so sad. My deepest condolences to your family. And the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.
Condolences and love to you and Cathy, Gerald. So very sorry for your loss. This was a beautiful and very visceral piece. I hope expressing your emotions and the weight of the loss helped in some small way.
I've been thinking of your family as you've been going through so much. What a tremendous loss. I'm glad you have this outlet to express your emotions. This was so heartfelt and raw and beautiful :)
Many blessings and much love. May your grief forever be a reminder not only of what you lost, but all that you gained. Having lost both of my own parents, I pay forward the blessings they bestowed upon me as often as I can to honor their memory.
So sad and so sweet and beautiful - and my condolences to you. 💔
I'm so sorry for your loss, Gerald 🥺 Your poem was so emotional. I hope writing this gave you the distraction you needed. Sending you and your family lots of love and hugs!
Woah, what a beautiful tribute from such an awful thing. I am sorry for your loss <3
Your last line is full of such hope and love ❤
I'm sincerely sorry for your loss and glad that you and Cathy both turned to the keyboard for some release. I know it helped me. This was beautiful.
So sorry for your loss. Your words here are heartfelt and brilliantly constructed. God bless you and Cathy through these tough times…Amen. 💖🙏
I feel your pain. I lost my dad this March and I felt as you do now. You have my utmost condolences.
Gerald and Cathy- seeing the way you bring beauty from pain lets me know a little about the influence your mother had in you. May you both be always comforted by her memory and example
I'm so sorry 4 your loss Gerald! This was beautifully penned!
Oh dear. You got me, Bro. This is beautiful. 😭