My mother passed away last Wednesday after a long illness. Her funeral was yesterday.While it is always painful to lose a loved one,in Mom's case it was a blessing to see her at peace.At the request of my father and brothers I wrote a small poem in her honor to read at her funeral.
Although you might never guess it from the way I rattle on sometimes on this forum-in person I am rather shy and quiet. I have always admired people like Arkie John who have the gift of speaking words of comfort and hope in front of large groups of people-something I never thought I could do.
My mother was a well know and respected lady with many friends and relatives and I found myself standing in front of a packed house fighting back nerves and emotions to speak a few words about her and to read the following.It is not all that good but the best I could do and I like to think Mom would have liked it.It would probably also apply to every one on here who has lost their mothers.
From the moment I was born
In an instant of time
An amazing gift of love was passed
From your heart into mine
On a day I can
Although you might never guess it from the way I rattle on sometimes on this forum-in person I am rather shy and quiet. I have always admired people like Arkie John who have the gift of speaking words of comfort and hope in front of large groups of people-something I never thought I could do.
My mother was a well know and respected lady with many friends and relatives and I found myself standing in front of a packed house fighting back nerves and emotions to speak a few words about her and to read the following.It is not all that good but the best I could do and I like to think Mom would have liked it.It would probably also apply to every one on here who has lost their mothers.
From the moment I was born
In an instant of time
An amazing gift of love was passed
From your heart into mine
On a day I can
