I wrote this poem for my mother some years before she died. She was 91 when she died and had had a long, happy life. This poem celebrates her light heart.
I live in Dublin in Ireland and raised a family here. I'm retired now, from work, and from parenting, although grandchildren are huge in my life. There are many beautiful river walks right beside where I live, which is reflected in the poetry and haikus that I write. I also take a lot of photographs on my phone. I'm not a photographer at all but I love to capture trees and plants in various weathers. In 2020 I published a collection of interlinked short stories - "We All Die in the End" which is available from Amazon in paperback and on kindle. The reviews on Amazon and Goodreads are very good, which is encouraging. Earlier this year I published a collection of poetry, "Minus One", which, more or less, charts my life from childhood through to old age. It is also available from Amazon in both formats. And finally, two children's books, "Felix Finds Out", and "Ghosts in Trouble" have just been uploaded to Amazon in both formats as well. Suitable for children 8-11.
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I love this reflection on your mother. She sounds like a person everyone is immediately drawn to with her light, love, and energy ❤️
There’s so much movement and energy in this memory of your mother! It’s amazing how we often remember a particular detail, like a hat or a red petticoat, which anchors us to that particular moment when the loved one was still with us…
I love this reflection on your mother. She sounds like a person everyone is immediately drawn to with her light, love, and energy ❤️
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Thanks, Tessa.
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I do love your poetic celebration of your mother’s spirit!
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Thanks, Liz.
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Wonderful poem. I can picture a gentle spirit with outstanding taste in petticoats. ❤️
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Thank you. She definitely loved clothes!
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What a wonderful way to have written this poem to pay tribute to your mother’s cheerfulness! ❤
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Thanks, Miriam.
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You’re welcome, Elizabeth.
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There’s so much movement and energy in this memory of your mother! It’s amazing how we often remember a particular detail, like a hat or a red petticoat, which anchors us to that particular moment when the loved one was still with us…
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This is a wonderful poem, Elizabeth, and a beautiful tribute to your mother.
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