To the tune of “Nearer my God to Thee”
Did we try and set her spirit free
Tears streamed down my face
As they covered hers with white lace
Then came the nailing down of the coffin
I would no longer watch Mother’s frame stiffen
Gently the casket was lowered into the ground
While the mourners stood solemnly around
The priest then signaled to us
To shovel some mud into the grave
“You have to truly bury the dead”
Was what he seemed to have said
We bid our last farewell to Mummy
Along with our friends and family
Funerals are always so emotionally painful
Although we do know that death is not final
It is only the spirit of the dear departed
That is really freed and liberated
And even as her mortal remains perish in the earth
There will be another birth……
a wonderful reminiscence and tribute as in the season of our Lord, , we also remember those closest to us, , , and none no closer than mom, , , , smiling down and waiting, , , , ,
So touching and heartfelt Sandra, and yet so positive for the future. A truly beautiful write. Best wishes, Andrew
Sandra, i could not help myself to become so emotional reading this. i lost my mother too, and i had the hard time to see her again when her coffin was laid down the earth.I was in pain seeing her that way, the earth and the insects were her companions.plus the cold night..I can feel what you felt, and i am so sorry for your loss. But life must go on..they have to go first to welcome us. Hugs, meggie
so touching, letting go of parents is hard, but as you so wisely conclude, her spirit lives on. i lost my mother, and i know how like an orphan i felt, lotsof love Mamta
I couldnt seem to follow the tune, Nearer My God To Thee, in your poem....but the emotional content is powerful and sends this poem to the sky. What my instinct tells me is, that you when you wrote this poem, you were too close to its impact, and thus you haven't been able to grasp its momentum in your life. It wil come, it will come. Thanks for your passion, keep on writing. Phillip
I didn't cried when my dad left for the heavenly abode, but reading your tribute to ur mummy tears just explode...
The bond between you and your Mom will always be there, even though she has gone, a write I can relate to, very touching 10 Lynda xx
Such a sad and tender write Sandra...hard to let their spirit go isn't it...Fi 10+++
You will never find a stronger connection of love then what there is between a mother and daughter, A great book, Feathers Brush My Heart tells many stories of a mother reaching back through the after life to just let you know that she will always be with you. May your life mend quickly over your lost 10++
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Excellent poem. Greatly expressed emotion. Enjoyed reading it.