Sadness comes silently
In random moments
On unburdened days
Without warning
Tears flow.
———-
A memory of childhood
Thoughts of bright together days
In unused smiles
Departed love
Open heart
———–
Twenty years have past
Since that night
When I held your hand
Listened to your last breath
Let you go.
———-
Do I still miss you?
Yes.
Do I miss you every day?
No.
Do I wish you knew your grandchildren?
Yes.
Do I still picture you in pain?
No.
Do I still love you?
Yes.
———-
Tears come occasionally
When I watch my wife
Cuddling our kids
I remember you
My Mum.
——–
Time has past
Squandered unwittingly
Dissolved in silent seconds
But you are forever there
In my heart.
———-
Written for Poetry Jam
Life From A Park Bench 
Beautiful.
man….the death og my mother in law was the hardest time in my life….still have my mom but i know that day will come…dont look forward to it…hopefully then i can live on…worthy her memory….
This is just beautiful. It brought chills to my body as I read it. That is how it tweaked my emotions. I think no matter how old a person is they will always miss their mother; and I admire a person who will admit that as you did here in your very strong write.
My dear man, I could not get through your eloquent poem without crying … I also held my mother as she took her last tiny breath, wiped a tear from the corner of her eye, mixed it with my own …. this is simply beautiful.
beautiful indeed …thanks for sharing
Your words are beautiful. Such a lovely tribute to your Mother.
Brought tears to my eyes…
This is so moving. Beautifully done. The first stanza really grabbed me.
This is so beautiful it’s hard to even comment through tears. What a loving tribute. Love this so much. Sorry for your loss.